At a glance
Reported students
684
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
South Philadelphia HS: 684 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.3:1 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
- 638
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about South Philadelphia HS
South Philadelphia HS 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 684 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (39%) and Black (36.4%). English learners represent 26.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 34%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. 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 South Philadelphia HS
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 34%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White6.6%
- Hispanic39%
- Black36.4%
- Asian11.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
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
Not reported as 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
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School
High · Grades 09–12
651 reported students
West Philadelphia HS
High · Grades 09–12
718 reported students
Creative and Performing Arts
High · Grades 09–12
643 reported students
Hill Freedman World Academy
High · Grades 06–12
640 reported students
Gamp
High · Grades 05–12
634 reported students
Roxborough HS
High · Grades 09–12
613 reported students
Public schools near South Philadelphia HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamp High · Philadelphia City SD | 05–12 | 634 | 0.8 mi |
| Furness Horace HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 896 | 0.9 mi |
| Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers High · Charter · Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers | 09–12 | 589 | 1 mi |
| Creative and Performing Arts High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 643 | 1.1 mi |
| Academy at Palumbo High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 1,225 | 1.2 mi |
| Universal Audenried CS High · Charter · Universal Audenried CS | 09–12 | 588 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Philadelphia HS
What grades does South Philadelphia HS serve?
South Philadelphia HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend South Philadelphia HS?
South Philadelphia HS reported 684 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 638 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Philadelphia HS?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 684 students and 51.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Philadelphia HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Philadelphia HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is South Philadelphia HS in?
South Philadelphia HS is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Philadelphia HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gamp (0.8 mi), Furness Horace HS (0.9 mi), Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.