Science Leadership Academy

1482 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Science Leadership Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Science Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Science Leadership Academy's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
497 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Science Leadership Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Science Leadership Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#159 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
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70-79%
36%
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80-84%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Science Leadership Academy 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Science Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
29%
14%
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White
38%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Science Leadership Academy and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Science Leadership Academy and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Science Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Science Leadership Academy's ranking?
Science Leadership Academy is ranked #159 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Science Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Science Leadership Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Science Leadership Academy?
497 students attend Science Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Science Leadership Academy students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Science Leadership Academy?
Science Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Science Leadership Academy offer ?
Science Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Science Leadership Academy part of?
Science Leadership Academy is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Science Leadership Academy located?
Science Leadership Academy is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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