Best High Schools in North Central, Philadelphia, PA

High schools
6
Students
2,534
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Carver Hs

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 897 Students

2. Kensington Creative & Performing Arts Hs

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students

3. Vaux Hs: A Big Picture School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students

4. Franklin Benjamin Hs

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students

5. Strawberry Mansion Hs

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students

6. The U School: Innovative Lab

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in North Central, Philadelphia, PA

Elementary schools
15
Students
5,820
Avg actual
14%
Avg projected
15%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bache-martin Sch

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 530 Students

2. Kelley William D Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 228 Students

3. Morris Robert Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 159 Students

4. Fitler Academics Plus

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students

5. Kipp Philadelphia Cs

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kipp Philadelphia Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 838 Students

6. Duckrey Tanner Sch

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 436 Students

7. Meade Gen George C Sch

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 296 Students

8. Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 581 Students

9. Wright Richard R Sch

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students

10. Dick William Sch

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 356 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in North Central, Philadelphia, PA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

North Central, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 27,834 with 43% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North Central, Philadelphia, PA

10,411

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Central, Philadelphia, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

24.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

20.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Central, Philadelphia, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Central, Philadelphia, PA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,933 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit North Central, Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in North Central, Philadelphia, PA

How many schools are in North Central, Philadelphia, PA?

North Central, Philadelphia, PA has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 0 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,411 students in total.

How do schools in North Central perform on state tests?

On average, 24 schools in North Central score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in North Central meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Central?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near North Central, Philadelphia, PA

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Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hartranft, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 10%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Brewerytown, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 12%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Alleghany West, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 11%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations