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Best High Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Compare 91 high schools in Philadelphia. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

91
High Schools
Public & Charter Schools
180,837
Total Students
Across Philadelphia
14.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
91 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 2,329 students at Central Hs.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About High Schools in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offers 91 high schools providing comprehensive education for students preparing for college and careers. These schools offer diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and advanced placement courses.

Strawberry Mansion Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
3133 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132
N/A
Rating
Students
309
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Furness Horace Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
1900 S 3Rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
N/A
Rating
Students
896
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Masterman Julia R Sec Sch

publichighGrade 5-12
1699 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
N/A
Rating
Students
1,183
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Widener Memorial Sch

publichighK-12
1450 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
N/A
Rating
Students
141
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

publichighGrade 9-12
3101 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
N/A
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

School Of The Future

publichighGrade 9-12
4021 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
N/A
Rating
Students
569
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson

publichighGrade 9-12
2118-2160 N 13Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
N/A
Rating
Students
273
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Kensington Health Sciences

publichighGrade 9-12
2463 Emerald St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
N/A
Rating
Students
457
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Hill Freedman World Academy

publichighGrade 6-12
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150
N/A
Rating
Students
640
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School

publichighGrade 9-12
3116 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
N/A
Rating
Students
651
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Fels Samuel Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111
N/A
Rating
Students
1,255
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Roxborough Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
6498 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
N/A
Rating
Students
613
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

King Martin Luther Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
N/A
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Girls Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
1400 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
N/A
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Parkway Northwest

publichighGrade 9-12
6200 Crittenden St., Philadelphia, PA 19138
N/A
Rating
Students
238
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

West Philadelphia Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
N/A
Rating
Students
718
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Overbrook Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
5898 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
N/A
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Bartram John - Main

publichighGrade 9-12
2401 S 67Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19142
N/A
Rating
Students
583
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Saul W B Agricultural School

publichighGrade 9-12
7100 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
N/A
Rating
Students
417
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Central Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
1700 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
N/A
Rating
Students
2,329
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many high schools are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

There are several high schools in Philadelphia, offering diverse academic programs, extracurricular activities, and college preparation courses.

What is the best high school in Philadelphia?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated high schools in Philadelphia include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all high schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Philadelphia?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Philadelphia is 14.4:1.