Girls High School

Public 9-12

 1400 W Olney Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19141-2316


(215) 400-3700

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
425th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,995 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  894

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.1%
Asian:
12.0%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Girls High School ranks worse than 63.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 14th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.67. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Girls High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69.1%), Asian (12%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Girls High School is 19.4. 47 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Girls High School is $15,995. 42 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Girls High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Girls High School 425th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Girls High School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Girls High School

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Rank History for all students at Girls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.45 48th 583 91.8%
2004 90.66 31st 590 94.7%
2005 90.81 15th 593 97.5%
2006 91.38 9th 604 98.5%
2007 89.62 17th 615 97.2%
2008 72.89 145th 621 76.7%
2009 76.26 123rd 632 80.5%
2010 75.10 132nd 649 79.7%
2011 74.54 147th 660 77.7%
2012 61.58 300th 664 54.8%
2013 72.03 140th 591 76.3%
2014 73.52 127th 580 78.1%
2015 69.99 228th 680 66.5%
2016 76.70 137th 677 79.8%
2017 73.07 199th 663 70.0%
2018 82.54 79th 673 88.3%
2019 85.93 55th 693 92.1%
2021 44.67 377th 537 29.8%
2022 76.64 148th 634 76.7%
2023 44.67 425th 674 36.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Girls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.16 301st 652 53.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Girls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.48 87th 112 22.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Girls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.97 70th 260 73.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Girls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.44 88th 252 65.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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by a student
Thursday, September 27, 2012

Open Quote Girls' High prepares you for college by offering classes that supply you with college credits at no cost. Being a student at Girls'High is a true experience. We have Spirit Day, Contest, Award assemblies,Freshman Day, Sophomore Day, Junior day, and Senior Day. They also have a variety of clubs that provides every student with support and a chance to share and make new friends. Girls' High also has something that no other high school does, and that is a Big Sister. Every Freshman that enters Girls' High is entitled a 'Big sister' that helps and supports them their first year there. They show you the do's and don'ts of the school so you won't ever feel like you don't belong. There is never a dull moment at Girls' High because everyone is family. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Girls High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 452 698 204 60 2 n/a n/a 0 1416
1989 442 619 193 54 3 n/a n/a 0 1311
1990 437 577 192 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1260
1991 341 473 184 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1035
1992 341 451 192 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1017
1993 346 580 194 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1160
1994 427 674 183 47 2 n/a n/a 0 1333
1995 498 795 174 57 3 n/a n/a 0 1527
1996 498 795 174 57 3 n/a n/a 0 1527
1997 473 736 189 74 1 n/a n/a 0 1473
1998 393 685 190 76 1 n/a n/a 0 1345
1999 390 741 211 77 2 n/a n/a 0 1421
2000 350 752 208 89 5 n/a n/a 0 1404
2001 318 802 196 77 5 n/a n/a 0 1398
2002 224 773 183 72 6 n/a n/a 0 1258
2003 224 773 183 72 6 n/a n/a 0 1258
2004 203 748 195 68 5 n/a n/a 0 1219
2005 168 769 196 82 6 n/a n/a 0 1221
2006 177 748 158 91 3 n/a n/a 0 1177
2007 143 757 159 86 2 n/a n/a 0 1147
2008 128 715 161 90 3 n/a n/a 6 1103
2009 124 658 169 85 2 n/a n/a 6 1044
2010 114 709 184 87 2 n/a n/a 7 1103
2011 101 726 193 93 1 0 10 0 1124
2012 77 655 165 86 0 0 10 0 993
2013 80 775 176 127 0 0 12 0 1170
2014 64 715 186 117 0 0 28 0 1110
2015 49 685 173 107 0 0 29 0 1043
2016 48 755 192 112 0 0 44 0 1151
2017 43 682 168 98 0 0 53 0 1044
2018 30 651 162 94 0 0 46 0 983
2019 30 556 132 79 0 0 46 0 843
2020 31 509 114 77 0 0 35 0 766
2021 34 561 111 89 3 0 38 0 836
2022 36 565 111 76 2 0 29 0 819
2023 43 618 107 93 0 0 33 0 894

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Girls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1416 69.0 20.5 n/a
1989 1311 69.0 19.0 n/a
1990 1260 64.0 19.6 0
1991 1035 57.0 18.1 n/a
1992 1017 48.0 21.1 n/a
1993 1160 53.0 21.9 n/a
1994 1333 55.0 24.2 n/a
1995 1527 62.0 24.6 n/a
1996 1527 62.0 24.6 n/a
1997 1473 62.0 23.8 n/a
1998 1345 56.0 24.0 n/a
1999 1421 59.0 24.1 n/a
2000 1404 66.5 21.1 37.7
2001 1398 64.5 21.7 25.3
2002 1258 62.0 20.3 32.8
2003 1258 62.0 20.3 32.8
2004 1219 55.7 21.9 32.9
2005 1221 56.1 21.8 33.7
2006 1177 56.2 20.9 41.2
2007 1147 56.0 20.5 39.8
2008 1103 50.9 21.7 49.6
2009 1044 57.3 18.2 49.2
2010 1103 56.9 19.3 51.3
2011 1124 56.9 19.7 52.9
2012 993 52.9 18.7 41.4
2013 1170 60.3 19.3 69.1
2014 1110 43.6 25.4 74.4
2015 1043 49.0 21.2 75.3
2016 1151 48.0 23.9 100
2017 1044 49.8 20.9 99
2018 983 42.7 23.0 100
2019 843 42.2 19.9 100
2020 766 23.4 32.6 100
2021 836 25.9 32.1 99.6
2022 819 25.2 32.5 99.6
2023 894 46.0 19.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Girls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1416 69.0 20.5 n/a
1989 1311 69.0 19.0 n/a
1990 1260 64.0 19.6 0
1991 1035 57.0 18.1 n/a
1992 1017 48.0 21.1 n/a
1993 1160 53.0 21.9 n/a
1994 1333 55.0 24.2 n/a
1995 1527 62.0 24.6 n/a
1996 1527 62.0 24.6 n/a
1997 1473 62.0 23.8 n/a
1998 1345 56.0 24.0 n/a
1999 1421 59.0 24.1 n/a
2000 1404 66.5 21.1 37.7
2001 1398 64.5 21.7 25.3
2002 1258 62.0 20.3 32.8
2003 1258 62.0 20.3 32.8
2004 1219 55.7 21.9 32.9
2005 1221 56.1 21.8 33.7
2006 1177 56.2 20.9 41.2
2007 1147 56.0 20.5 39.8
2008 1103 50.9 21.7 49.6
2009 1044 57.3 18.2 49.2
2010 1103 56.9 19.3 51.3
2011 1124 56.9 19.7 52.9
2012 993 52.9 18.7 41.4
2013 1170 60.3 19.3 69.1
2014 1110 43.6 25.4 74.4
2015 1043 49.0 21.2 75.3
2016 1151 48.0 23.9 100
2017 1044 49.8 20.9 99
2018 983 42.7 23.0 100
2019 843 42.2 19.9 100
2020 766 23.4 32.6 100
2021 836 25.9 32.1 99.6
2022 819 25.2 32.5 99.6
2023 894 46.0 19.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Girls High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,303 (10.6%) $10,949 (89.4%) $12,252
2020 $1,205 (9.5%) $11,431 (90.5%) $12,636
2021 $2,610 (19.9%) $10,495 (80.1%) $13,105
2022 $8,504 (53.2%) $7,491 (46.8%) $15,995

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Girls High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 693 High schoolsRanks 425th of 674 High schools
 55.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Girls High School)83.125.1
 58%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Girls High School)80.135.8
 44.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Girls High School)95.770.6
 25.1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students843894
 6%
African American556618
 11.2%
American Indian00
Asian132107
 18.9%
Hispanic7993
 17.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3043
 43.3%
Two or More Races4633
 28.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Girls High School ranks 425th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 894 students attended Girls High School.

Students at Girls High School are 69% African American, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.


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