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Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Grades 09–12 · Philadelphia, PA · NCES 421899000899

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2118-2160 N 13th Street · Philadelphia, PA 19122

At a glance

Reported students

273

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

20.44

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Pennsylvania high enrollment

21st percentile

Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

415.5

Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson: 273 reported students.

State peer staffing position

52nd percentile

13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
380
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1

What the reported data says about Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 273 students for 2024–25.

Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.3%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson

  1. 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.5%
Students with disabilities
23.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White2.6%
  • Hispanic25.3%
  • Black65.2%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

2 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Philadelphia City SD

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284 reported students

Parkway Northwest

High · Grades 09–12

238 reported students

Strawberry Mansion HS

High · Grades 09–12

309 reported students

Lankenau HS

High · Grades 09–12

228 reported students

The Linc

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223 reported students

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