Summary:
The 19148 zip code of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to two public high schools serving grades 9-12: Furness Horace High School and South Philadelphia High School. Both schools are among the lowest-performing in the state, with statewide rankings in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania high schools and low SchoolDigger ratings.
Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools struggle to achieve proficiency on state assessments, with both performing well below the state and district averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. Both schools also have extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating they serve a predominantly low-income student population. Graduation rates for the two schools are slightly below the state average at 87.9%, while dropout rates are relatively low at 1.4%.
The data suggests that the educational opportunities available to students in the 19148 zip code are limited, with both high schools facing significant challenges in supporting student success. Targeted interventions and additional support may be needed to improve outcomes for these students and help them reach their full potential. The Philadelphia City School District will likely need to prioritize these schools and work closely with the community to address the underlying issues contributing to their poor performance.
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