Paul Robeson High School For Human Services
Tel:
(215)823-8207
- Paul Robeson High School For Human Services serves 296 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (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 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Paul Robeson High School For Human Services 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
- Paul Robeson High School For Human Services's student population of 296 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 296 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paul Robeson High School For Human Services's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paul Robeson High School For Human Services is 0.12, which is less 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 | #2286 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 94% | 15% |
| White | 2% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 41% |
| 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 Paul Robeson High School For Human Services is West Philadelphia High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Penn Alexander School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Penn Alexander School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Penn Alexander School Grades: K-8 | 566 students
0.3 miles
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215)823-5465 0.3 K-8 566 - Philadelphia Lea Henry C School Grades: PK-8 | 554 students
0.5 miles
4700 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215)471-2915 0.5 PK-8 554 - Philadelphia Locke Alain School Grades: K-8 | 444 students
0.5 miles
4550 Haverford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215)823-8202 0.5 K-8 444 - Philadelphia West Philadelphia High School Grades: 9-12 | 477 students
0.5 miles
4901 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215)471-2902 0.5 9-12 477 - Philadelphia Belmont Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 676 students
0.7 miles
4030 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)823-8208 0.7 K-8 676
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