Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno

640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
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Bottom 50%
Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 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 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno's student population of 597 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
597 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno is 0.02, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2249 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
38%
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20-29%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
99%
14%
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White
1%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno's ranking?
Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno is ranked #2249 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno often compared to?
Harambee Institute Of Science And Technois often viewed alongside schools like Lamberton Robert E School, Ad Prima Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno?
597 students attend Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno?
Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno offer ?
Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno part of?
Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno is part of Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology CS School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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