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#1301 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 46% in state
Hill Freedman World Academy
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150
- Math 31% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hill Freedman World Academy score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 Hill Freedman World Academy 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,257
Median home value
$225,400
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19150; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Medina Learning InstitutePrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Parkway NorthwestEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| King Martin Luther HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Cheltenham HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,457 | Compare → |
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.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #37 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
Hill Freedman World Academy is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hill Freedman World Academy
Hill Freedman World Academy is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 572 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,301 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hill Freedman World Academy
What grades does Hill Freedman World Academy serve?
Hill Freedman World Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hill Freedman World Academy?
Hill Freedman World Academy has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Freedman World Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Freedman World Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hill Freedman World Academy rank in PA?
Hill Freedman World Academy ranks #1,301 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hill Freedman World Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hill Freedman World Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Hill Freedman World Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hill Freedman World Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hill Freedman World Academy a charter school?
No, Hill Freedman World Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hill Freedman World Academy a Title I school?
No, Hill Freedman World Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hill Freedman World Academy?
100.0% of students at Hill Freedman World Academy 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
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19150)
- 23,582
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 19150; 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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