Science Leadership Academy is a magnet public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which opened in September 2006. SLA is a partnership between The Franklin Institute and the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 500 students in grades 9-12, Science Leadership Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Science Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Science Leadership Academy's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Science Leadership Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Science Leadership Academy is 0.75, 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
#159 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
28%
14%
White
36%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rockets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Science Leadership Academy's ranking?
Science Leadership Academy is ranked #159 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Science Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Science Leadership Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Science Leadership Academy?
500 students attend Science Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Science Leadership Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Science Leadership Academy?
Science Leadership Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Science Leadership Academy offer ?
Science Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Science Leadership Academy part of?
Science Leadership Academy is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Science Leadership Academy located?
Science Leadership Academy is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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