For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 437 students in 19129, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in 19129, PA is Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 19129 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19129, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19129 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19129, PA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3840
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
19129, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastern University Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19129, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19129, PA include Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19129?
1 public high schools are located in 19129.
What is the racial composition of students in 19129?
19129 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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