Penn Treaty School

600 E Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 446 students in grades 6-12, Penn Treaty School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Penn Treaty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Penn Treaty School's student population of 446 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
446 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Penn Treaty School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Treaty School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2335 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
38%
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≤10%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Penn Treaty School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
33%
14%
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Black
34%
14%
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White
24%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Penn Treaty School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Penn Treaty School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Penn Treaty School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penn Treaty School's ranking?
Penn Treaty School is ranked #2335 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Treaty School often compared to?
Penn Treaty Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adaire Alexander School, Nebinger George W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn Treaty School?
The graduation rate of Penn Treaty School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penn Treaty School?
446 students attend Penn Treaty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Penn Treaty School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Treaty School?
Penn Treaty School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Treaty School offer ?
Penn Treaty School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Penn Treaty School part of?
Penn Treaty School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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