South Philadelphia High School is a public secondary high school located in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of South Philadelphia, at the intersection of Broad Street and Snyder Avenue. The school serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 656 students in grades 9-12, South Philadelphia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Philadelphia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
South Philadelphia High School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
South Philadelphia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Philadelphia High School is 0.70, 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
#2334 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
37%
14%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Philadelphia High School's ranking?
South Philadelphia High School is ranked #2334 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are South Philadelphia High School often compared to?
South Philadelphia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Furness Horace High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Philadelphia High School?
The graduation rate of South Philadelphia High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Philadelphia High School?
656 students attend South Philadelphia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of South Philadelphia High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Philadelphia High School?
South Philadelphia High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Philadelphia High School offer ?
South Philadelphia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Philadelphia High School part of?
South Philadelphia High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is South Philadelphia High School located?
South Philadelphia High School is located in the Lower Moyamensing neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lower Moyamensing.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
This school has a good quality of some subjects. For example, this school has a department for people who are not speaking English as first language. Moreover this school has JROTC program which teach student to become a better citizen and produced persons in their community. Also this school has foreign language classes (Spanish) which teach by professional teachers. SPHS also has varsity club which organized well. Parents in this school have a important role for their kids & involved to care of their kids education as the principle and school staff give more intense information through media such as letters and phone calls.
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