Very Good
#713 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
Girls HS
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
- Math 30% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Girls HS score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2019, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (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 26 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
How we rate schools
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Where Girls HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$42,461
Median home value
$143,400
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widener Memorial SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Central HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,287 | Compare → |
| Imhotep Institute ChsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Sophia AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #24 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Girls HS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Girls HS
Girls HS is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 722 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Girls HS
What grades does Girls HS serve?
Girls HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Girls HS?
Girls HS has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girls HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Girls HS is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Girls HS rank in PA?
Girls HS ranks #713 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Girls HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Girls HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Girls HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Girls HS has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Girls HS a charter school?
No, Girls HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Girls HS a Title I school?
No, Girls HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Girls HS?
100.0% of students at Girls HS 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 400-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19141)
- 33,832
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 19141; 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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