Gratz Simon High School serves 1,110 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)9%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)12%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
96%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)58%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gratz Simon High School?
The graduation rate of Gratz Simon High School is 58%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gratz Simon High School?
1,110 students attend Gratz Simon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gratz Simon High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gratz Simon High School?
Gratz Simon High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gratz Simon High School offer ?
Gratz Simon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gratz Simon High School part of?
Gratz Simon High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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