Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Philadelphia Learning Academy - North 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North's student population of 85 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
80%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is 20%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Philadelphia Learning Academy - North?
85 students attend Philadelphia Learning Academy - North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Learning Academy - North offer ?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Philadelphia Learning Academy - North part of?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Philadelphia Learning Academy - North located?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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