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Olney HS
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadephia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 W Duncannon Ave, Philadephia, PA 19120
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Olney HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,993
Median home value
$143,500
Median rent
$1,186/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Learning Academy - NorthEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Sophia AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Esperanza Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,115 | Compare → |
| Esperanza Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,641 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- 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
Olney HS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olney HS
Olney HS is a public high school in Philadephia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 1,223 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olney HS
What grades does Olney HS serve?
Olney HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Olney HS?
Olney HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olney HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Olney HS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Olney HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olney HS has 5% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Is Olney HS a charter school?
No, Olney HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olney HS a Title I school?
No, Olney HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olney HS?
99.8% of students at Olney 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
- 1,223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.7%
- Phone
- (215) 400-4000
- Area population (ZIP 19120)
- 68,078
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
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.
- 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.
- 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 19120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24
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