Top 3 Best 19141 Pennsylvania Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,337 students in 19141, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19141, PA are Central High School, Girls High School and Widener Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19141 have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19141, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19141 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 19141, PA Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 2,381 students
Rank: #22.
Girls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #33.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19141 Pennsylvania

19141, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 19141, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19141, PA include Central High School, Girls High School and Widener Memorial School.
How many public high schools are located in 19141, PA?
3 public high schools are located in 19141, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 19141, PA?
19141, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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