ACADEMICS
Student Progress
2/10

Students at this school are making far less academic progress given where they were last year, compared to similar students in the state.

Very low progress with low test scores means students are starting at a low point and falling even farther behind their peers.


ACADEMICS
College Readiness
1/10

This school is far below the state average in key measures of college and career readiness.

(Remember: high graduation rates don't mean much if students are graduating without the coursework and test scores they need to succeed.)

Parent Tip
The best high schools offer advanced courses to all students, not a select few.

ACADEMICS
College Success
How do high schools help students succeed in college? Learn about the best practices of College Success Award winning schools.
Parent Tip
Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

ACADEMICS
Advanced Courses
Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure that students are well prepared.

ACADEMICS
Test Scores
1/10
Test scores at this school fall far below the state average. This suggests that students at this school are likely not performing at grade level.
Parent Tip
Test scores are important to look at because they indicate where students are performing compared to grade-level standards. Ask the school what it's doing to help students who are behind. Understand what on-track learning looks like, and explore higher-performing schools in your area to find the best opportunities for your child to succeed.

ACADEMICS
Courses & Programs
The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.
AP Courses

EQUITY
Equity Overview
1/10
Underserved students at this school may be falling far behind other students in the state, and this school may have large achievement gaps.
Parent Tip
Does this school offer opportunity for all its students, or leave some behind? Successful schools understand how to close the achievement gap.

EQUITY
Race/Ethnicity
These 5 tips to start a conversation at your school about helping all students succeed.

EQUITY
Low-Income Students

EQUITY
Students With Disabilities

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ENVIRONMENT
Student Demographics
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ENVIRONMENT
Teachers & Staff
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ENVIRONMENT
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1900 South 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19148
School leader: Mr Daniel Peou
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