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#2469 of 2,846 schools in PA
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs
High School · Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter high school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5501 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
- Math 8% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 16% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,964
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$1,235/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs is listed in Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs, serving approximately 773 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,469 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs
What grades does Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs serve?
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs?
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs rank in PA?
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs ranks #2,469 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs a charter school?
Yes, Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs a Title I school?
No, Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs?
100.0% of students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 387-5149
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19143)
- 62,503
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19143; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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