Overbrook High School is a public, four-year high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Serving 440 students in grades 9-12, Overbrook 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Overbrook High School serves the western part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles. Most families are within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Overbrook High School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overbrook High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overbrook High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2610 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
91%
14%
White
1%
60%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overbrook High School's ranking?
Overbrook High School is ranked #2610 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Overbrook High School often compared to?
Overbrook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Overbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Overbrook High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Overbrook High School?
440 students attend Overbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Overbrook High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Overbrook High School?
Overbrook High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Overbrook High School offer ?
Overbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Overbrook High School part of?
Overbrook High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Overbrook High School located?
Overbrook High School is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.
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