Philadelphia High School
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 319 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 171st out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 248 Byrd Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350
School District Details
- Philadelphia Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,039
- Graduation Rate: 70.4%
- Dropout Rate: 1.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.6
- Enrolled Students: 1,204
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 319
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 9.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 163 (51.1%)
- Females: 156 (48.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 30 (9.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 210 (65.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 240 (75.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 1.3% |
| Black | 215 | 67.4% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.6% |
| White | 92 | 28.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 94 | 29.5% |
| 10th Grade | 83 | 26.0% |
| 11th Grade | 79 | 24.8% |
| 12th Grade | 58 | 18.2% |
| Ungraded | 5 | 1.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 64%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:36%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 18 Years
- Average Salary: $42,363
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,834 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,416 | 79% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 20, 2010
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(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - My review of this is is that its a great school
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