Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences's student population of 394 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences 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 John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1923 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
80%
14%
White
8%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences's ranking?
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences is ranked #1923 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences often compared to?
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Lingelbach Anna L School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences?
394 students attend John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences?
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences offer ?
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences part of?
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences located?
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences is located in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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