John Bartram High School is a public secondary school serving neighborhoods of the Southwest Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 583 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bartram John - Main serves the southwest part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bartram John - Main's student population of 583 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
School Motto
The vision of John Bartram High school is to foster a student-centered learning environment, shape well-rounded and holistically educated life-long learners who are passionate, productive, and persevere to their fullest potential as they inherit the 21st
School Rankings
Bartram John - Main ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bartram John - Main is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2713 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
60%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Brave
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bartram John - Main's ranking?
Bartram John - Main is ranked #2713 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bartram John - Main?
The graduation rate of Bartram John - Main is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Bartram John - Main?
583 students attend Bartram John - Main.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bartram John - Main students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% 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 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bartram John - Main part of?
Bartram John - Main is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bartram John - Main located?
Bartram John - Main is located in the Elmwood Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 5 other public schools located in Elmwood Park.
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