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%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1756 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
84%
14%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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