Serving 373 students in grades 7-12, Philadelphia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Philadelphia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philadelphia High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Philadelphia High School is ranked #544 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Philadelphia High School often compared to?
Philadelphia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neshoba Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia High School?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Philadelphia High School?
373 students attend Philadelphia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Philadelphia High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia High School?
Philadelphia High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia High School offer ?
Philadelphia High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Philadelphia High School part of?
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