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Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls

High School

1000 W LYCOMING ST, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Private

Enrollment

563

Student-Teacher

563:1

Score

5.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#655 of 873

In Philadelphia

#76 of 95

public schools

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Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls

5.6/10

High School in Philadelphia · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is a private high school in Philadelphia, PA. Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls serves approximately 563 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 563:1 student-teacher ratio. Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares1.0 pts below PA schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls runs 563:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
563:1
This School
vs
14.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
563
This School
vs
791
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 34.3% vs 0%
Black 31.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 24.5% vs 0%
Asian 3.9% vs 0%
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls (this school) 5.6
Multicultural Academy CS 6.7
Esperanza Cyber CS 4.1
Esperanza Academy CS 4.1
Edison HS/Fareira Skills 4.2
The Linc 5.8
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North 4.8
Widener Memorial Sch 3.1
Central HS 8.3
Girls HS 7.6
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School 5.1
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School 6.5
TECH Freire CS 7.5
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson 3.4
Sankofa Freedom Academy CS 5.0
Community Academy of Philadelphia CS 5.9
The U School: Innovative Lab 6.6
Kensington Health Sciences 5.2
Kensington HS 5.0
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School 5.7
HS of Engineering & Science 8.0

Showing 20 of 91 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 1.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 563:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 72%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Enrollment 563
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 34.3%
Black 31.4%
Hispanic 24.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.9%
Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1000 W LYCOMING ST, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Multicultural Academy CS (rated 6.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mastery CS-Gratz Campus (rated 5.0/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Phialdelphia), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Edison HS/Fareira Skills (rated 4.2/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Multicultural Academy CS Philadelphia 0.3 mi 6.7
VOCATIO CAREER PREP HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.4 mi
McClure Alexander K Sch Philadelphia 0.4 mi 2.1
Taylor Bayard Sch Philadelphia 0.5 mi 4.1
HUNTING PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia 0.5 mi 5.9
FAITH TABERNACLE SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.6 mi 6.0
Cayuga School Philadelphia 0.6 mi 4.4
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch Philadelphia 0.7 mi 3.7
Esperanza Cyber CS Philadelphia 0.6 mi 4.1
Esperanza Academy CS Philadelphia 0.6 mi 4.1
Mastery CS-Gratz Campus Phialdelphia 0.6 mi 5.0
Mastery Prep Elementary CS Philadelphia 0.6 mi 6.0
Laboratory CS Philadelphia 0.8 mi 1.7
Cooke Jay MS Philadelphia 0.9 mi 3.4
Kenderton El Sch Philadelphia 0.8 mi 5.7
Antonia Pantoja Community CS Philadelphia 0.7 mi 3.8
Steel Edward Sch Philadelphia 0.8 mi 3.8
Munoz-Marin Luis Philadelphia 0.9 mi 3.4
Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary Philadelphia 0.8 mi 4.8
Edison HS/Fareira Skills Philadelphia 0.8 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19140 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$33,149

Median Home Value

$101,100

Median Rent

$1,085/mo

Population

54,196

College Educated

9.4%

Homeownership

54.6%

Avg Commute

33.8 min

Poverty Rate

42.7%

Median Age

37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls

What grades does Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls serve?

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls?

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls?

The student-teacher ratio at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is 563:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls rank in PA?

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls ranks #655 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls a private school?

Yes, Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls a religious school?

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Transit Score
79 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
563
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
563:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County

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