For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,513 students in 19103, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19103, PA are Freire Charter School, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs and Belmont Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19103 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19103, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19103 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19103, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Grades: 5-12
| 953 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Belmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Grades: K-12
| 945 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19103, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19103, PA include Freire Charter School, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs and Belmont Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 19103?
3 public high schools are located in 19103.
What is the racial composition of students in 19103?
19103 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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