Philadelphia Learning - North

4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Bottom 50%
Serving 45 students in grades 9-12, Philadelphia Learning - North 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Philadelphia Learning - North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Philadelphia Learning - North's student population of 45 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
45 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Philadelphia Learning - North is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
(18-19)
≤20%
45%
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(18-19)
≤20%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
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Black
73%
14%
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White
5%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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21-39%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning - North and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
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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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning - North?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning - North is 21-39%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Philadelphia Learning - North?
45 students attend Philadelphia Learning - North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Philadelphia Learning - North students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Learning - North?
Philadelphia Learning - North has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Learning - North offer ?
Philadelphia Learning - North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Philadelphia Learning - North part of?
Philadelphia Learning - North is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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