Very Good
#910 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 32% in state
National Constitution Center HS
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Math 32% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at National Constitution Center HS score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
100.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where National Constitution Center 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 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 77Very 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
$129,779
Median home value
$528,700
Median rent
$2,219/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19106; 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #29 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
National Constitution Center HS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About National Constitution Center HS
National Constitution Center HS is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 398 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #910 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about National Constitution Center HS
What grades does National Constitution Center HS serve?
National Constitution Center HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend National Constitution Center HS?
National Constitution Center HS has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at National Constitution Center HS?
The student-teacher ratio at National Constitution Center HS is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does National Constitution Center HS rank in PA?
National Constitution Center HS ranks #910 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is National Constitution Center HS's MySchoolScout rating?
National Constitution Center HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 National Constitution Center HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, National Constitution Center HS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is National Constitution Center HS a charter school?
No, National Constitution Center HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is National Constitution Center HS a Title I school?
No, National Constitution Center HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for National Constitution Center HS?
100.3% of students at National Constitution Center 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
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 19106)
- 14,421
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 19106; 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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