Olney Charter High School (Closed 2023)

100 W Duncannon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 1,679 students in grades 9-12, Olney Charter High 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 3% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(21-22)
3%
36%
18%
55%
3%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
62%
15%
Black
33%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
(21-22)
74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School District Name
Olney Charter High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olney Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Olney Charter High School is 74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olney Charter High School?
1,679 students attend Olney Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Olney Charter High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olney Charter High School?
Olney Charter High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olney Charter High School offer ?
Olney Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olney Charter High School part of?
Olney Charter High School is part of Olney Charter High School District.
In what neighborhood is Olney Charter High School located?
Olney Charter High School is located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 5 other public schools located in Olney.

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