For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 13,290 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Northeast Philadelphia are Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Northeast High School and Philadelphia Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Grades: K-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3200
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,264 students
Rank: #33.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Grades: K-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #44.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Grades: K-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #55.
Washington George High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10175 Bustleon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #66.
Swenson Arts And Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3140
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3140
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Rank: #77.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Grades: K-12
| 1,895 students
Rank: #88.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Grades: K-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #99.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Grades: K-9
| 1,307 students
Rank: #1010.
Fels Samuel High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Langdon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-7100
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Northeast High School and Philadelphia Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
9 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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