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Washington George High School vs. Northeast High School

Should I attend Washington George High School or Northeast High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Washington George High School
10175 Bustleon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Northeast High School
1601 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Washington George High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Northeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,691 students in grades 9-12, Washington George High School 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 23% (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 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,104 students in grades 9-12, Northeast High School 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,691 students
3,104 students
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% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
56% | 44%
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
128 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
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This chart display the student teacher ratio of Northeast High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Test Scores

#1693 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
31%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington George High School 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.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northeast High School 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%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
46%
(Top 1% in PA)(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington George High School 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.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northeast High School 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 2018-19 school year data.
62%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
73%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart display graduation rate of Washington George High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display graduation rate of Northeast High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
591
986
Grade 10 Students
419
762
Grade 11 Students
376
545
Grade 12 Students
305
811

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
24%
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This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Northeast High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Hispanic
18%
28%
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This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Northeast High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
30%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Washington George High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Northeast High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% White
29%
15%
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This chart display the percentage of White students in Northeast High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
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This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Northeast High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
0.77
0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Washington George High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the diversity score of Northeast High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington George High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northeast High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington George High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northeast High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
 
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