Leeds Military Academy (Closed 2023)

1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Leeds Military Academy serves 166 students in grades 9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% 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
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
74%
14%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Leeds Military Academy?
166 students attend Leeds Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Leeds Military Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leeds Military Academy?
Leeds Military Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leeds Military Academy offer ?
Leeds Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Leeds Military Academy part of?
Leeds Military Academy is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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