For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,786 students in 19123, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19123, PA are Parkway Center City Middle College, Bodine William W High School and Math Civics And Sciences Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19123 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19123, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19123 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Math Civics And Sciences Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19123, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
540 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Math Civics And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
447 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Grades: 1-12
| 896 students
19123, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
910 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Grades: K-12
| 1,144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19123, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19123, PA include Parkway Center City Middle College, Bodine William W High School and Math Civics And Sciences Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 19123?
3 public high schools are located in 19123.
What is the racial composition of students in 19123?
19123 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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