For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 597 students in 19146, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in 19146, PA is Universal Institute Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 19146 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19146, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19146, PA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Universal Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Gr: K-9 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
19146, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bluford Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2400 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Gr: 7-9
1900 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Universal Daroff Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5630 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
World Communications Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
512-20 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19146, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19146, PA include Universal Institute Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 19146?
1 public high schools are located in 19146.
What is the racial composition of students in 19146?
19146 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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