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Overbrook High School

5898 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 387 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 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (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

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Overbrook High School's student population of 387 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
387 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 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
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 0.13, which is less 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)
#1940 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Overbrook High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Overbrook 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 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Overbrook 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Overbrook High 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
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Overbrook High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Overbrook High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
93%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Overbrook High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Overbrook High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Overbrook High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Overbrook High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Overbrook High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
65-69%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Overbrook High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Overbrook High 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)
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Overbrook High 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 Overbrook High School's ranking?
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?
387 students attend Overbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Overbrook High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overbrook High School?
Overbrook High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than 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?
Overbrook High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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