For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,274 students in 19122, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19122, PA are Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School and The U School Innovative Lab. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19122 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19122, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2118-2160 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N. Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
The U School Innovative Lab
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Phila Charter School
Charter School
1231 N Broad St 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671
Grades: 12
| 256 students
19122, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Grades: K-8
| 158 students
1333 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Wakisha Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
900 W Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
1111 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Grades: 8-9
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19122, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19122, PA include Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School and The U School Innovative Lab.
How many public high schools are located in 19122?
4 public high schools are located in 19122.
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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