Olney High School East serves 744 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
744 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)10-14%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
38%
14%
Black
51%
14%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)32%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olney High School East?
The graduation rate of Olney High School East is 32%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Olney High School East?
744 students attend Olney High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Olney High School East students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olney High School East?
Olney High School East has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olney High School East offer ?
Olney High School East offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olney High School East part of?
Olney High School East is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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