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Penn Treaty School

600 E Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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The Penn Treaty School is an American public school that is located in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A part of the School District of Philadelphia, it serves students in grades six through twelve and was formerly known as the Penn Treaty Junior High School and Penn Treaty Middle School.
Serving 426 students in grades 6-12, Penn Treaty School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Penn Treaty School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Penn Treaty School's student population of 426 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Penn Treaty School 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 Penn Treaty School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2514 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
36%
20-24%
55%
10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
15%
Black
37%
14%
White
23%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penn Treaty School's ranking?
Penn Treaty School is ranked #2514 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Treaty School often compared to?
Penn Treaty Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adaire Alexander School, Nebinger George W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn Treaty School?
The graduation rate of Penn Treaty School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penn Treaty School?
426 students attend Penn Treaty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Penn Treaty School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Treaty School?
Penn Treaty School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Treaty School offer ?
Penn Treaty School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Treaty School part of?
Penn Treaty School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Penn Treaty School located?
Penn Treaty School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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