For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,274 students in 19122, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19122, PA are Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, The U School Innovative Lab and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 19122 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19122, PA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2118-2160 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
The U School Innovative Lab
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N. Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Phila Charter School
Charter School
1231 N Broad St 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671
Gr: 12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
19122, Pennsylvania ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Wakisha Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
900 W Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students
1111 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Gr: 8-9 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19122, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19122, PA include Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, The U School Innovative Lab and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19122?
4 public high schools are located in 19122.
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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