For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,198 students in 19140, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19140, PA are The Linc, Multicultural Academy Charter School and Edison High School/fareira Skills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19140 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19140, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19140 have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Esperanza Academy Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19140, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Linc
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 W Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3940
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Multicultural Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3821 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Edison High School/fareira Skills
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 West Luzerne Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3900
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #44.
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 754-1400
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 754-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Esperanza Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Grades: K-12
| 1,641 students
Rank: #66.
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4261 N 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 967-9703
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 967-9703
Grades: K-12
| 1,115 students
19140, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4224 North Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3701 North 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
1798 Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4409
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4409
Grades: 8
| n/a students
1798 West Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4408
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 1,110 students
John B. Stetson Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3200 B Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 291-4720
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 291-4720
Grades: 5-8
| 789 students
Olney Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 W Duncannon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 456-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 456-3014
Grades: 9-12
| 1,679 students
3807 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 537-2920
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 537-2920
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1500 W. Ontario Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4412
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4412
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19140, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19140, PA include The Linc, Multicultural Academy Charter School and Edison High School/fareira Skills.
How many public high schools are located in 19140?
6 public high schools are located in 19140.
What is the racial composition of students in 19140?
19140 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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