Charles W. Henry School is a historic school located at 601 Carpenter Lane in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was designed by Henry deCourcy Richards and built by Cramp & Co. in 1906–1908.
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Henry Charles W School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry Charles W School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Henry Charles W School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Motto
Charles W. Henry School is dedicated to excellence.
School Rankings
Henry Charles W School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Charles W School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
47%
14%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Charles W School's ranking?
Henry Charles W School is ranked #961 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Henry Charles W School often compared to?
Henry Charles W Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Henry E School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Henry Charles W School?
496 students attend Henry Charles W School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Henry Charles W School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry Charles W School?
Henry Charles W School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Henry Charles W School offer ?
Henry Charles W School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Charles W School part of?
Henry Charles W School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry Charles W School located?
Henry Charles W School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 11 other public schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.
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