John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An
Tel:
(215)248-6604
- John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An serves 476 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (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 45% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An 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
- John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 476 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. 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 | #2408 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | 78% | 15% |
| White | 10% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.27 |
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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 John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An is Parkway Northwest (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Houston Henry E School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Houston Henry E School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Parkway Northwest Grades: 9-12 | 248 students
0.8 miles
6200 Crittenden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215)248-6220 0.8 9-12 248 - Philadelphia Houston Henry E School Grades: K-8 | 387 students
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Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215)248-6608 1.2 K-8 387 - Philadelphia Mccloskey John F School Grades: PK-8 | 522 students
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Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215)248-6600 1.6 PK-8 522 - Philadelphia Khepera Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 446 students
1.7 miles
926 W. Sedgley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215)843-1700 1.7 K-8 446 - Philadelphia Amy Nw Grades: 6-8 | 311 students
1.8 miles
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215)951-5200 1.8 6-8 311
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