Imhotep Institute Charter High School is a charter high school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1998 to offer an African-centered education that emphasizes STEM subjects. During the 2015–16 school year, the school reported an enrollment of 651 students, the most in the school's history.
Serving 618 students in grades 9-12, Imhotep Institute Chs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imhotep Institute Chs's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Black, White, Red
School Rankings
Imhotep Institute Chs 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 Imhotep Institute Chs is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1867 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
95%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
19%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imhotep Institute Chs's ranking?
Imhotep Institute Chs is ranked #1867 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Imhotep Institute Chs?
The graduation rate of Imhotep Institute Chs is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Imhotep Institute Chs?
618 students attend Imhotep Institute Chs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Imhotep Institute Chs students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imhotep Institute Chs?
Imhotep Institute Chs has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Imhotep Institute Chs offer ?
Imhotep Institute Chs offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imhotep Institute Chs part of?
Imhotep Institute Chs is part of Imhotep Institute CHS School District.
In what neighborhood is Imhotep Institute Chs located?
Imhotep Institute Chs is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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