For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,580 students in 19148, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 19148, PA are Furness Horace High School and South Philadelphia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19148 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19148, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19148 have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Philadelphia High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19148, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furness Horace High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
South Philadelphia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19148, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19148, PA include Furness Horace High School and South Philadelphia High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19148?
2 public high schools are located in 19148.
What is the racial composition of students in 19148?
19148 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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