For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,868 students in 19144, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19144, PA are Mastery Cs -thomas Campus, Mastery Cs-hardy Williams and Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19144 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19144, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19144 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19144, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Gr: K-12 | 1,361 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mastery Cs-hardy Williams
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Warrington Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Gr: K-12 | 1,190 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 922-1902
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 922-1902
Gr: 7-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Media Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 296-7111
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 296-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mastery Cs-gratz Campus
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1798 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Gr: 7-12 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
19144, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excellence Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
40 East High St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Gr: 9-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Germantown Settlement Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4811 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-0855
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-0855
Gr: 5-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Imani Educationl Circle Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5612 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-9240
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-9240
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4002
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4002
Gr: 6-8
67 E Bringhurst St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4003
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4003
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19144, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19144, PA include Mastery Cs -thomas Campus, Mastery Cs-hardy Williams and Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 19144?
6 public high schools are located in 19144.
What is the racial composition of students in 19144?
19144 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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