For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,709 students in 19136, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19136, PA are New Foundations Charter School and Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19136 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19136, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19136 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Foundations Charter School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19136, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Grades: K-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Ryan Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3309
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3309
Grades: 9-12
| 2,201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19136, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19136, PA include New Foundations Charter School and Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19136?
2 public high schools are located in 19136.
What is the racial composition of students in 19136?
19136 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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