Girls High School
School Overview
Girls High School is a public Magnet school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Philadelphia City School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 83% of students are proficient in Math learning and 96% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 993 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 45 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 993 students are attending Girls High School. By gender, there are 1 and 992 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Girls High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 30 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Black | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| White | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 30 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 45 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Girls High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 45 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 45 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 497 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 601,337 Households |
| Population | 1,530,814 |
| Male | 747,479 |
| Female | 831,596 |
| Child Population | 468,342 |
| Total Housing Units | 685,956 Units |
| Average House Value | $163,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,042 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.20% |
| Average Household Income | $45,927 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.85% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Girls High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 134 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 51 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 394 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Girls High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 134 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 107 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 51 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 394 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Philadelphia City School District
In Philadelphia City School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
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