For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,145 students in 19121, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19121, PA are High School Of Engineering & Science and Vaux High School A Big Picture School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19121 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19121, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19121 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is High School Of Engineering & Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19121, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Vaux High School A Big Picture School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(267) 687-1172
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(267) 687-1172
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
19121, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1435 North 26th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5080
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5080
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3133 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5077
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5077
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
1429 North 24th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5061
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5061
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
2300 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-4000
Grades: 9
| 118 students
2300 West Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5068
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5068
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19121, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19121, PA include High School Of Engineering & Science and Vaux High School A Big Picture School.
How many public high schools are located in 19121?
2 public high schools are located in 19121.
What is the racial composition of students in 19121?
19121 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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