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Germantown High School (Closed 2014)

40 East High St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 728 students in grades 9-12, Germantown 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
728 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
6-9%
73%
(12-13)
15-19%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
97%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(12-13)
70-74%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Germantown High School?
The graduation rate of Germantown High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Germantown High School?
728 students attend Germantown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Germantown High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Germantown High School?
Germantown High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Germantown High School offer ?
Germantown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Germantown High School part of?
Germantown High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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