Henry Charles W School
Tel:
(215)951-4006
- Henry Charles W School serves 477 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Henry Charles W School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Henry Charles W School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 477 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Henry Charles W School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Henry Charles W School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2361 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 70% | 15% |
| White | 13% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia City SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Henry Charles W School is Parkway Northwest (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Khepera Charter School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Khepera Charter School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Khepera Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 446 students
0.5 miles
926 W. Sedgley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215)843-1700 0.5 K-8 446 - Philadelphia Houston Henry E School Grades: K-8 | 387 students
0.8 miles
7300 Rural Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215)248-6608 0.8 K-8 387 - Philadelphia Lingelbach Anna L School Grades: K-8 | 459 students
0.8 miles
6340 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215)951-4001 0.8 K-8 459 - Philadelphia Emlen Eleanor C School Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
1.1 miles
6501 Chew Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215)951-4010 1.1 PK-5 452 - Philadelphia Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Grades: K-8 | 576 students
1.1 miles
430 E Washington Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215)951-4170 1.1 K-8 576
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