For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,085 students in 19124, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19124, PA are Frankford High School, Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School and Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19124 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19124, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19124 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19124, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankford High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7200
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #22.
Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Kensington Avenue, #2533
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-2001
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-2001
Grades: K-12
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Grades: K-12
| 1,506 students
Rank: #44.
Community Academy Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,242 students
Rank: #55.
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Tacony St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Grades: K-12
| 1,818 students
19124, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1197 Haworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
1790 Bridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2523
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2523
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19124, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19124, PA include Frankford High School, Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School and Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 19124?
5 public high schools are located in 19124.
What is the racial composition of students in 19124?
19124 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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