Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical serves 139 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-59%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
84%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 84%.
How many students attend Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical?
139 students attend Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical?
Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical offer ?
Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical part of?
Philadelphia High School For Business & Technical is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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