For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,612 students in 19103, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 19103, PA are Freire Charter School, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs and Belmont Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19103 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19103, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19103 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belmont Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19103, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Gr: 5-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Belmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Gr: K-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19103, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19103, PA include Freire Charter School, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs and Belmont Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 19103?
3 public high schools are located in 19103.
What is the racial composition of students in 19103?
19103 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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