Serving 391 students in grades 9-12, Overbrook High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Overbrook High 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 Overbrook High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overbrook High School is ranked #1940 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Overbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Overbrook High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Overbrook High School?
391 students attend Overbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Overbrook High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overbrook High School?
Overbrook High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Overbrook High School offer ?
Overbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Overbrook High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Overbrook High School located?
Overbrook High School is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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