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#2580 of 2,846 schools in PA

Strawberry Mansion HS

High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3133 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132

  • Math 0% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 11% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 52.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-42 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-52.9 pts
Overall Proficiency6% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-27.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate52%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism61.6%

Students at Strawberry Mansion HS score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency11%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2017, to 6% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
12%
2011
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2024
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Strawberry Mansion 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 60Good Transit
  • Bike 91Biker’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

$30,974

Median home value

$73,000

Median rent

$1,055/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

51.5%

Poverty rate

33.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Revolution SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–110.6 mi19Compare →
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.0 mi769Compare →
Mercy Career & Technical High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private9–121.1 mi300Compare →
Vaux Hs: a Big Picture SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.1 mi302Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#161 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

Strawberry Mansion HS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Strawberry Mansion HS

Strawberry Mansion HS is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 245 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,580 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Strawberry Mansion HS

What grades does Strawberry Mansion HS serve?

Strawberry Mansion HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Strawberry Mansion HS?

Strawberry Mansion HS has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Strawberry Mansion HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Strawberry Mansion HS is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Strawberry Mansion HS rank in PA?

Strawberry Mansion HS ranks #2,580 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Strawberry Mansion HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Strawberry Mansion HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Strawberry Mansion HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Strawberry Mansion HS has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Strawberry Mansion HS a charter school?

No, Strawberry Mansion HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Strawberry Mansion HS a Title I school?

No, Strawberry Mansion HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Strawberry Mansion HS?

100.0% of students at Strawberry Mansion 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
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.6%
4-Year Graduation
52.0%
Area population (ZIP 19132)
31,627
Area average commute
35.2 min
Area median age
38.8
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 19132; 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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