Summary:
The 19145 zip code of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to three high schools: Universal Audenried Charter School, Gamp, and Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers. This area serves a high-need population, with all three schools reporting 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the three schools, Gamp stands out as an exceptional public magnet high school. Gamp consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with 74% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 92.4% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts. The school's Keystone Exam scores also exceed state averages, and it maintains a high 87.9% four-year graduation rate with a low 1.4% dropout rate. In contrast, the other two charter schools in the area, Universal Audenried Charter School and Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers, have lower statewide rankings and weaker academic performance.
The data also reveals significant differences in per-student spending across the three schools, ranging from $28,036 at Universal Audenried Charter School to just $4,740 at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers. This suggests that funding levels alone do not determine academic outcomes, as Gamp, the highest-performing school, has the second-lowest per-student spending. The relatively low student-teacher ratios, especially at Gamp and Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers, may also contribute to their academic performance.
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