The Penn Treaty School is an American public school that is located in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A part of the School District of Philadelphia, it serves students in grades six through twelve and was formerly known as the Penn Treaty Junior High School and Penn Treaty Middle School.
Serving 398 students in grades 6-12, Penn Treaty 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Penn Treaty School serves the southern part of its school district in Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penn Treaty School's student population of 398 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
Penn Treaty 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 Penn Treaty School is 0.69, which is more 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
#2598 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
16%
Black
40%
14%
White
21%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Treaty School's ranking?
Penn Treaty School is ranked #2598 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Treaty School often compared to?
Penn Treaty Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adaire Alexander School, Nebinger George W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn Treaty School?
The graduation rate of Penn Treaty School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penn Treaty School?
398 students attend Penn Treaty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Penn Treaty School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penn Treaty School?
Penn Treaty School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Treaty School offer ?
Penn Treaty School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Treaty School part of?
Penn Treaty School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Penn Treaty School located?
Penn Treaty School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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