For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 822 students in 19137, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19137, PA are Franklin Towne Charter High School and Maritime Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19137 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19137, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19137 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Towne Charter High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19137, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Towne Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Maritime Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2275 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Grades: K-12
| 822 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19137, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19137, PA include Franklin Towne Charter High School and Maritime Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 19137?
2 public high schools are located in 19137.
What is the racial composition of students in 19137?
19137 public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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