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Philadelphia City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public high schools serving 37,847 students in Philadelphia City School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Pennsylvania.
Public High Schools in Philadelphia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Public High School in Philadelphia City School District have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
220 Schools
790 Schools
# Students
114,090 Students
641,839 Students
# Teachers
8,529 Teachers
46,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#533 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
57%
Graduation Rate
69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
# American Indian Students
237 Students
1,234 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11,767 Students
27,995 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%
# Hispanic Students
31,028 Students
95,297 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
15%
# Black Students
49,202 Students
97,149 Students
% Black Students
43%
15%
# White Students
17,029 Students
389,936 Students
% White Students
15%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
152 Students
668 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,675 Students
30,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,573
113
# Students in K Grade:
8,123
4,922
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,736
5,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9,065
5,826
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,499
5,948
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,847
6,285
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,721
7,067
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,287
10,202
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,218
26,101
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,301
28,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,523
141,278
# Students in 10th Grade:
9,691
138,350
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,460
131,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,046
129,582
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,420 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,182 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3,813 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$3,900 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,420
$23,696
Spending / Student
$34,182
$23,119
Best Philadelphia City School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 2,287 students
Rank: #22.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Grades: 5-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #33.
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
540 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Science Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1482 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 979-5620
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 979-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Grades: 5-12
| 577 students
Rank: #77.
Academy At Palumbo
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #88.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 843 students
Rank: #99.
Creative And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #1010.
Girls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
616 N 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7570
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7570
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #1212.
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #1313.
Northeast High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3200
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,264 students
Rank: #1414.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Grades: 5-12
| 557 students
Rank: #1515.
Robeson High School For Human Services
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4125 Ludlow St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7780
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7780
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #1616.
Lankenau High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3420
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #1717.
National Constitution Center High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7850
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #1818.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 572 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
The Linc
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 W Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3940
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Parkway Northwest
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Crittenden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3390
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Parkway West
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Fairmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7710
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7710
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #2222.
School Of The Future
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4021 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7790
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7790
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #2323.
Strawberry Mansion High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3133 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7500
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2150 West Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7050
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kensington Health Sciences
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2463 Emerald St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3609
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3609
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #2626.
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Westminster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-9080
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-9080
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #2727.
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2118-2160 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #2828.
Washington George High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10175 Bustleon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #2929.
Swenson Arts And Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3140
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3140
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N. Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Overbrook High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5898 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7300
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #3232.
Franklin Benjamin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7600
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #3333.
Bartram John - Main
(Math: <50% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S 67th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #3434.
Frankford High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7200
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #3535.
Vaux High School A Big Picture School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(267) 687-1172
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(267) 687-1172
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
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