Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School's student population of 489 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 94% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School 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 Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School is 0.42, 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
#2361 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
75%
14%
White
6%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School's ranking?
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School is ranked #2361 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School often compared to?
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pan American Academy Charter School, Laboratory Charter School, Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School?
489 students attend Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School?
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School offer ?
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School part of?
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School is part of Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School located?
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 11 other public schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.
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