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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

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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)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 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 1,875 students at Mast Community Cs Ii.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
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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.

Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams

charter schoolhighK-12
5400 Warrington Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
N/A
Rating
Students
1,253
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Freire Cs

charter schoolhighGrade 5-12
2027 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
N/A
Rating
Students
1,024
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs

charter schoolhighK-12
4300 Tacony St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
N/A
Rating
Students
1,831
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Multicultural Academy Cs

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
3821 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140
N/A
Rating
Students
254
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Philadelphia Academy Cs

charter schoolhighK-12
11000 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
N/A
Rating
Students
1,173
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Universal Institute Cs

charter schoolhighK-9
800 S 15Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
N/A
Rating
Students
597
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Esperanza Academy Cs

charter schoolhighK-12
301 W Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140
N/A
Rating
Students
1,637
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Community Academy Of Philadelphia Cs

charter schoolhighK-12
1100 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
N/A
Rating
Students
1,237
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Youthbuild Phila Cs

charter schoolhighGrade 12-12
2309 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
N/A
Rating
Students
271
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Mast Community Cs Ii

charter schoolhighK-12
6238 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
N/A
Rating
Students
1,875
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Lankenau Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
201 Spring Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19128
N/A
Rating
Students
228
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Parkway West

publichighGrade 9-12
4725 Fairmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139
N/A
Rating
Students
149
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Swenson Arts And Technology High School

publichighGrade 9-12
2750 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
N/A
Rating
Students
805
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

National Constitution Center Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
18 S 7Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
N/A
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Motivation Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
5900 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
N/A
Rating
Students
199
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts Hs

publichighGrade 9-12
1901 N. Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
N/A
Rating
Students
510
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Parkway Center City Middle College

publichighGrade 9-12
540 N 13Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
N/A
Rating
Students
436
Student-Teacher
32:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Science Leadership Academy

publichighGrade 9-12
1482 Green St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
N/A
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Robeson Hs For Human Services

publichighGrade 9-12
4125 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
N/A
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Tech Freire Cs

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2221 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
N/A
Rating
Students
541
Student-Teacher
16:1
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.