Harrison William H School serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
94%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Harrison William H School?
158 students attend Harrison William H School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harrison William H School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison William H School?
Harrison William H School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harrison William H School offer ?
Harrison William H School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Harrison William H School part of?
Harrison William H School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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