Serving 819 students in grades 9-12, Girls High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Girls High School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
819 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Girls High School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)96%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
69%
14%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Girls High School often compared to?
Girls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Girls High School?
The graduation rate of Girls High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Girls High School?
819 students attend Girls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Girls High School students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girls High School?
Girls High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Girls High School offer ?
Girls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Girls High School part of?
Girls High School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
School Reviews
5 8/11/2021
My daughter did very well in this school. I commence the teachers to the utmost. Thank you so much to all of the staff. My baby graduated from West Chester University in 2021.
5 5/24/2014
i love this school
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