Serving 789 students in grades 5-8, John B. Stetson Charter School 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤1%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
55%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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Hispanic
82%
16%
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Black
16%
14%
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White
2%
60%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)59.1%
26.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
59%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
John B Stetson Charter School District
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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend John B. Stetson Charter School?
789 students attend John B. Stetson Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John B. Stetson Charter School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John B. Stetson Charter School?
John B. Stetson Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John B. Stetson Charter School offer ?
John B. Stetson Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John B. Stetson Charter School part of?
John B. Stetson Charter School is part of John B Stetson Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is John B. Stetson Charter School located?
John B. Stetson Charter School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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