For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,145 students in 19121, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19121, PA are High School Of Engineering & Science and Vaux High School A Big Picture School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19121 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19121, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19121 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is High School Of Engineering & Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19121, PA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Gr: 7-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Vaux High School A Big Picture School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(267) 687-1172
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(267) 687-1172
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19121, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Gr: PK-8
3133 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5077
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5077
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1429 North 24th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5061
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5061
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2300 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-4000
Gr: 9 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2300 West Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5068
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5068
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19121, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19121, PA include High School Of Engineering & Science and Vaux High School A Big Picture School.
How many public high schools are located in 19121?
2 public high schools are located in 19121.
What is the racial composition of students in 19121?
19121 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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