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Brown Henry A School

1946 E Sergeant St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brown Henry A 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Brown Henry A School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Brown Henry A School's student population of 313 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
313 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Brown Henry A School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Henry A School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2159 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brown Henry A 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 2021-22 school year data.
44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brown Henry A 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 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brown Henry A School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
54%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brown Henry A School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
14%
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White
16%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Brown Henry A School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brown Henry A School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brown Henry A School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Henry A School's ranking?
Brown Henry A School is ranked #2159 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Brown Henry A School often compared to?
Brown Henry A Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adaire Alexander School, Hackett Horatio B School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Brown Henry A School?
313 students attend Brown Henry A School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Brown Henry A School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Henry A School?
Brown Henry A School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Henry A School offer ?
Brown Henry A School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Brown Henry A School part of?
Brown Henry A School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Brown Henry A School located?
Brown Henry A School is located in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other public schools located in East Kensington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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