For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,786 students in 19123, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 19123, PA are Parkway Center City Middle College, Bodine William W High School and Math Civics And Sciences Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19123 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19123, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19123 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Math Civics And Sciences Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19123, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Math Civics And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
447 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Gr: 1-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
19123, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
540 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students
910 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Gr: K-12 | 1,144 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19123, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19123, PA include Parkway Center City Middle College, Bodine William W High School and Math Civics And Sciences Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 19123?
3 public high schools are located in 19123.
What is the racial composition of students in 19123?
19123 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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