Douglas Stephen A School serves 251 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
251 students
Showing 1990–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 1990–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 1990–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
43%
16%
Showing 1990–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
14%
Showing 1990–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
60%
Showing 1990–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1990–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(12-13)70-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas Stephen A School?
The graduation rate of Douglas Stephen A School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Douglas Stephen A School?
251 students attend Douglas Stephen A School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Douglas Stephen A School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Stephen A School?
Douglas Stephen A School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Douglas Stephen A School offer ?
Douglas Stephen A School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Douglas Stephen A School part of?
Douglas Stephen A School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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