John Bartram High School is a public secondary school serving neighborhoods of the Southwest Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, Bartram John - Main ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bartram John - Main ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bartram John - Main's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
The vision of John Bartram High school is to foster a student-centered learning environment, shape well-rounded and holistically educated life-long learners who are passionate, productive, and persevere to their fullest potential as they inherit the 21st
School Rankings
Bartram John - Main ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bartram John - Main is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2713 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
77%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brave
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bartram John - Main's ranking?
Bartram John - Main is ranked #2713 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bartram John - Main?
The graduation rate of Bartram John - Main is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bartram John - Main?
526 students attend Bartram John - Main.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bartram John - Main students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bartram John - Main?
Bartram John - Main has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bartram John - Main offer ?
Bartram John - Main offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bartram John - Main part of?
Bartram John - Main is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bartram John - Main located?
Bartram John - Main is located in the Elmwood Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 5 other public schools located in Elmwood Park.
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