Serving 73 students in grades 9-12, Philadelphia Learning Academy - North 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North's student population of 73 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
School Motto
We are rising!!!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
18%
16%
Black
75%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is 50-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Philadelphia Learning Academy - North?
73 students attend Philadelphia Learning Academy - North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philadelphia Learning Academy - North?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Learning Academy - North offer ?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Philadelphia Learning Academy - North part of?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Philadelphia Learning Academy - North located?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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