Gratz Simon High School
1798 West Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 | (215) 227-4408
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,255
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,255 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 629th out of 639 high schools in PA.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Corrective Action 2 (fifth year)
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1798 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Principal or Admin: Delores Williams
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Philadelphia City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,399
- Graduation Rate: 55.5%
- Dropout Rate: 8.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.3
- Enrolled Students: 156,790
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,255
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 90.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 702 (55.9%)
- Females: 552 (44.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: - (-)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 1,252 (99.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,252 (99.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 1,219 | 97.1% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 31 | 2.5% |
| White | 4 | 0.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 292 | 23.3% |
| 10th Grade | 362 | 28.8% |
| 11th Grade | 282 | 22.5% |
| 12th Grade | 319 | 25.4% |
Low-Income Enrollment (2011)
Percent of Students from Low-Income Families
School:
100.0%
District:
80.0%
Graduation and Dropout Rates (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
52.1%
District:
57.4%
Dropout Rate
School:
9.6%
District:
4.1%
Source: PA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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