Excellent
#484 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 17% in state
HS of Engineering & Science
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1600 W Norris St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
- Math 52% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at HS of Engineering & Science score 64% 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 19 points since 2020, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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 36 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 HS of Engineering & Science 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$36,208
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
40.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19121; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Military Academy at ElversonEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Tech Freire CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Youthbuild Phila CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 12 | 0.7 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 769 | 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.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #16 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
HS of Engineering & Science is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About HS of Engineering & Science
HS of Engineering & Science is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 843 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS of Engineering & Science
What grades does HS of Engineering & Science serve?
HS of Engineering & Science serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend HS of Engineering & Science?
HS of Engineering & Science has an enrollment of approximately 843 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HS of Engineering & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at HS of Engineering & Science is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does HS of Engineering & Science rank in PA?
HS of Engineering & Science ranks #484 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is HS of Engineering & Science's MySchoolScout rating?
HS of Engineering & Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 HS of Engineering & Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, HS of Engineering & Science has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is HS of Engineering & Science a charter school?
No, HS of Engineering & Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is HS of Engineering & Science a Title I school?
No, HS of Engineering & Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for HS of Engineering & Science?
100.0% of students at HS of Engineering & Science 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 843
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19121)
- 40,324
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
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 19121; 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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