For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,478 students in 19148, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19148, PA are Furness Horace High School and South Philadelphia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19148 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19148, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19148 have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Philadelphia High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 19148, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Furness Horace High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #22.
South Philadelphia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
19148, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bok Edw W Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
1621 East Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-8620
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-8620
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19148, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19148, PA include Furness Horace High School and South Philadelphia High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19148?
2 public high schools are located in 19148.
What is the racial composition of students in 19148?
19148 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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