Leeds Military Academy (Closed 2023)

1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Leeds Military Academy serves 166 students in grades 9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
166 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Leeds Military Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
74%
14%
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White
9%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Leeds Military Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Leeds Military Academy and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Leeds Military Academy?
166 students attend Leeds Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Leeds Military Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leeds Military Academy?
Leeds Military Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leeds Military Academy offer ?
Leeds Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Leeds Military Academy part of?
Leeds Military Academy is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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