Serving 226 students in grades 7-12, Philadelphia Learning Academy - South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
92%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)40-44%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
60%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning Academy - South?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning Academy - South is 40-44%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Philadelphia Learning Academy - South?
226 students attend Philadelphia Learning Academy - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Philadelphia Learning Academy - South students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Learning Academy - South?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - South has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Learning Academy - South offer ?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - South offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Philadelphia Learning Academy - South part of?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - South is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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