Best 19144 Pennsylvania Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,926 students in 19144, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 19144, PA are Mastery Cs -thomas Campus, Mastery Cs-hardy Williams and Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19144 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19144, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19144 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus, with ≥95% 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 19144, PA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Gr: K-12 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mastery Cs-hardy Williams
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Warrington Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Gr: K-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 922-1902
Gr: 7-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Media Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 296-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Mastery Cs-gratz Campus
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1798 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19144, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19144, PA include Mastery Cs -thomas Campus, Mastery Cs-hardy Williams and Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 19144?
6 public high schools are located in 19144.
What is the racial composition of students in 19144?
19144 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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