Northeast High School

1601 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 3,352 students in grades 9-12, Northeast High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Northeast High School's student population of 3,352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 183 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,352 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
183 teachers
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School Rankings

Northeast High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#932 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northeast High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northeast High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northeast High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northeast High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
24%
5%
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Hispanic
31%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northeast High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
14%
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White
14%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northeast High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Northeast High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northeast High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northeast High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northeast High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northeast High School's ranking?
Northeast High School is ranked #932 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast High School is 70%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northeast High School?
3,352 students attend Northeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Northeast High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northeast High School offer ?
Northeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northeast High School part of?
Northeast High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Northeast High School located?
Northeast High School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.

School Reviews

2   1/17/2011
This school turned my child into a drug addict. There are too many kids there, the teachers are uneducated, the principal is very rude. If you need to speak to any authority, they will ignore you until you bring any legal action into it. There is no structure to this school. DO NOT send your kid there.
- Posted by Parent - lovex
2   10/5/2010
This school is awful!!! I have children in this school and there is entirely too many children! The numbers are not accurate on this website there are over 4000 children in this school. There is no one winging out the children that do not belong there. The children that do belong there are being slighted. The principal(Ms. Carroll) has little to no communication with parents. You cant even meet with her if you needed to. The secretary will NOT answer the phone you have to call at least 4 times and she will let the phone ring off the hook. Mr. Gill( Director of SLC) is the most ignorant man on the face of the earth! PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK ON THIS SCHOOL BEFORE HAVING YOUR CHILD ATTEND!!!
- Posted by Parent - wilan

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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