Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Bartram John - Main 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bartram John - Main ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bartram John - Main's student population of 489 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bartram John - Main is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
83%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bartram John - Main?
The graduation rate of Bartram John - Main is 70-74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bartram John - Main?
489 students attend Bartram John - Main.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bartram John - Main students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bartram John - Main?
Bartram John - Main has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bartram John - Main offer ?
Bartram John - Main offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bartram John - Main part of?
Bartram John - Main is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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