Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Philadelphia Learning Academy - North 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Philadelphia Learning Academy - North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Philadelphia Learning Academy - North's student population of 42 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
72%
14%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is 20%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Philadelphia Learning Academy - North?
42 students attend Philadelphia Learning Academy - North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Learning Academy - North offer ?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Philadelphia Learning Academy - North part of?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Philadelphia Learning Academy - North located?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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