Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District

640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 565 students in Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,929 Schools
# Students
565 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#535 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
38%
35%
55%
40-44%
57%
(2022-23)
44.4%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
100%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,704 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,428 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$10 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,704
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,428
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Best Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Gr: K-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District?
Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 565 students.
What is the rank of Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District?
Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District is ranked #540 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District?
100% of Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District?
Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,428 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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