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#1434 of 2,846 schools in PA
Robeson HS for Human Services
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4125 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Math 24% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Robeson HS for Human Services score 45% 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 has held near 45% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robeson HS for Human Services sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 90Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$39,526
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,329/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
17.8%
Poverty rate
36.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Catholic Preparatory H.s.Private · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Belmont CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 945 | Compare → |
| The Workshop SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| West Philadelphia HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 593 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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
- #43 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
Robeson HS for Human Services is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robeson HS for Human Services
Robeson HS for Human Services is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 289 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robeson HS for Human Services
What grades does Robeson HS for Human Services serve?
Robeson HS for Human Services serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Robeson HS for Human Services?
Robeson HS for Human Services has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robeson HS for Human Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Robeson HS for Human Services is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robeson HS for Human Services rank in PA?
Robeson HS for Human Services ranks #1,434 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Robeson HS for Human Services's MySchoolScout rating?
Robeson HS for Human Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Robeson HS for Human Services?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robeson HS for Human Services has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robeson HS for Human Services a charter school?
No, Robeson HS for Human Services is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robeson HS for Human Services a Title I school?
No, Robeson HS for Human Services is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robeson HS for Human Services?
100.0% of students at Robeson HS for Human Services 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
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7780
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19104)
- 54,454
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 23.4
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 19104; 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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