Northeast High School is a high school located at 1601 Cottman Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Northeast is one of the oldest high schools in Philadelphia, founded in 1890 as the Northeast Manual Training School. Before 1957, it was located at 8th Street and Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia.
Serving 3,264 students in grades 9-12, Northeast High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northeast High School's student population of 3,264 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 185 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
185 teachers
Year Founded
1890
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Northeast High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
5%
Hispanic
32%
15%
Black
24%
14%
White
15%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeast High School's ranking?
Northeast High School is ranked #932 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northeast High School often compared to?
Northeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington George High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast High School?
The graduation rate of Northeast High School is 70%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northeast High School?
3,264 students attend Northeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Northeast High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northeast High School offer ?
Northeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast High School part of?
Northeast High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Northeast High School located?
Northeast High School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
School Reviews
2 1/17/2011
This school turned my child into a drug addict. There are too many kids there, the teachers are uneducated, the principal is very rude. If you need to speak to any authority, they will ignore you until you bring any legal action into it. There is no structure to this school. DO NOT send your kid there.
2 10/5/2010
This school is awful!!! I have children in this school and there is entirely too many children! The numbers are not accurate on this website there are over 4000 children in this school. There is no one winging out the children that do not belong there. The children that do belong there are being slighted. The principal(Ms. Carroll) has little to no communication with parents. You cant even meet with her if you needed to. The secretary will NOT answer the phone you have to call at least 4 times and she will let the phone ring off the hook. Mr. Gill( Director of SLC) is the most ignorant man on the face of the earth! PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK ON THIS SCHOOL BEFORE HAVING YOUR CHILD ATTEND!!!
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