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Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
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Best North Philadelphia Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public high schools serving 25,559 students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in North Philadelphia are Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Science Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Gr: 9-12 | 2,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Gr: 5-12 | 1,183 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Science Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1482 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 979-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Gr: 7-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Towne Chs
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
616 N 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7570
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Girls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Multicultural Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3821 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Gr: K-12 | 1,512 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
The Linc
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
122 W Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Maritime Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Community Academy Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 East Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,237 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Technical Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2221 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 507-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1616.
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3116 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7220
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Strawberry Mansion High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3133 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 754-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Esperanza Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Gr: K-12 | 1,637 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2020.
Mastery Cs-gratz Campus
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1798 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2121.
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2118-2160 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Imhotep Institute Chs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 N. 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #2323.
Edison High School/fareira Skills
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
151 West Luzerne Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Building 21
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 West Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Penn Treaty School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Vaux High School A Big Picture School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(267) 687-1172
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
The U School Innovative Lab
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 N. Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Franklin Benjamin High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4261 N 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 967-9703
Gr: K-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Phila Charter School
Charter School
2309 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 627-8671
Gr: 12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Science Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
35 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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