Serving 249 students in grades 9-12, Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
83%
14%
White
3%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds?
249 students attend Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds?
Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds offer ?
Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds part of?
Philadelphia Military Academy At Leeds is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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