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High School of Engineering & Science

High School of Engineering & Science is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades 7–12, rated A, with 851 students and a 27.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 91% in English Language Arts, 88% in Literature and 71% in Math.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
7–12
Enrollment
851
Students per teacher
27.8:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts91%
Literature88%
Math71%
Biology65%
Algebra I59%

Student body

Black56%
Asian17%
Hispanic14%
White8%
Two or more races5%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-6.6%
Prior-year enrollment
911

School details

Address
1600 W Norris St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone
(215) 400-7380
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899007023
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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About High School of Engineering & Science

How is High School of Engineering & Science rated?

High School of Engineering & Science holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at High School of Engineering & Science perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of High School of Engineering & Science students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 91% in English Language Arts, 88% in Literature, 71% in Math, 65% in Biology and 59% in Algebra I.

What grades does High School of Engineering & Science serve?

High School of Engineering & Science serves grades 7–12 as a high school.

How many students attend High School of Engineering & Science?

851 students attend High School of Engineering & Science, down from 911 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 27.8:1.

Which school district is High School of Engineering & Science in?

High School of Engineering & Science is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.