Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs

1420-22 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 623 students in grades 9-12, Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1756 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
84%
14%
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White
5%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs's ranking?
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs is ranked #1756 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs often compared to?
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chsis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs?
623 students attend Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs?
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs offer ?
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs part of?
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs is part of Philadelphia Electrical & TECH CHS School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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