Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Summary:

Imhotep Institute Charter High School is a public charter high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 597 students. The school is part of the Imhotep Institute Charter High School District, which is ranked 605 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Imhotep Institute Charter High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Pennsylvania, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year and only 2.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.6%. The school's graduation rate has been around 87-94% in recent years, but its dropout rate has ranged from 0.0% to 1.6%, which is still higher than the state average. Imhotep Institute Charter High School serves a predominantly African American student population, with 265 out of 284 African American students in Pennsylvania high schools ranking in the bottom quartile in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of low socioeconomic status students, with 650 out of 664 such students in Pennsylvania high schools ranking in the bottom quartile in 2023-2024.

When comparing Imhotep Institute Charter High School to nearby schools, such as Cheltenham High School, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. However, the data also suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement, as the school has seen a significant increase in its per-student spending, from $8,911 in 2018-2019 to $17,188 in 2021-2022. Addressing the challenges faced by Imhotep Institute Charter High School will require a comprehensive and targeted approach that addresses the unique needs of the school's student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6201 N. 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138-2597

(215) 438-4140

District: Imhotep Institute Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
670^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,188

Student/teacher ratio: 24.7

Number of students: 618

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.5%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Imhotep Institute Charter High School ranks worse than 97.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Imhotep Institute Charter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.5%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Imhotep Institute Charter High School is 24.7. (See more...)

Compare Imhotep Institute Charter High School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Imhotep Institute Charter High School is $17,188.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Imhotep Institute Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Imhotep Institute Charter High School 670^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Imhotep Institute Charter High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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Male students:

African American students:

Imhotep Institute Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Imhotep Institute Charter High School 605^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Imhotep Institute Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	1.52	555^th	583	4.8%
2004	47.93	356^th	590	39.7%
2005	1.47	573^rd	593	3.4%
2006	34.70	476^th	604	21.2%
2007	11.35	562^nd	615	8.6%
2008	48.32	389^th	621	37.4%
2009	39.88	470^th	632	25.6%
2010	59.47	303^rd	649	53.3%
2011	53.37	385^th	660	41.7%
2012	11.81	598^th	664	9.9%
2015	5.35	617^th	680	9.3%
2016	9.50	591^st	677	12.7%
2017	2.34	622^nd	663	6.2%
2018	1.15	656^th	673	2.5%
2019	3.37	644^th	693	7.1%
2022	1.94	632^nd	634	0.3%
2023	9.39	606^th	674	10.1%
2024	2.53	670^th	686	2.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.00	576^th	652	11.7%
2024	3.76	650^th	664	2.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.24	654^th	665	1.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.32	491^st	502	2.2%
2024	13.29	498^th	513	2.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.86	644^th	662	2.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.41	188^th	260	27.7%
2024	12.08	265^th	284	6.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Imhotep Institute Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	2	190	2	0	n/a	n/a	194
2000	0	300	0	0	n/a	n/a	300
2001	0	398	2	0	n/a	n/a	400
2002	0	455	7	0	n/a	n/a	462
2003	0	455	7	0	n/a	n/a	462
2004	0	496	3	0	n/a	n/a	499
2005	0	517	3	0	n/a	n/a	520
2006	0	547	1	0	n/a	n/a	548
2007	0	517	2	0	n/a	n/a	519
2008	0	536	0	0	n/a	n/a	536
2009	0	558	0	0	n/a	n/a	558
2010	0	520	0	0	n/a	n/a	520
2011	1	536	1	0	0	0	538
2012	0	582	0	0	0	0	582
2013	0	667	1	0	0	0	668
2014	0	624	0	0	0	0	624
2015	0	562	0	0	0	0	562
2016	0	573	0	0	0	0	573
2017	0	560	2	0	0	0	562
2018	0	570	1	0	0	0	571
2019	0	597	0	0	0	0	597
2020	0	571	0	0	0	0	571
2021	0	602	0	0	0	0	602
2022	0	570	6	1	0	12	589
2023	0	578	7	1	0	11	597
2024	1	590	10	0	0	17	618

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Imhotep Institute Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	194	5.5	35.3	n/a
2000	300	14.5	20.7	0
2001	400	20.5	19.5	0
2002	462	29.5	15.7	0
2003	462	29.5	15.7	0
2004	499	30.6	16.3	0
2005	520	29.3	17.7	0
2006	548	34.6	15.8	0
2007	519	36.3	14.3	0
2008	536	38.0	14.1	n/a
2009	558	33.0	16.9	44.3
2010	520	27.5	18.9	87.3
2011	538	27.7	19.3	98.5
2012	582	33.6	17.3	86.6
2013	668	30.0	22.2	88.6
2014	624	30.0	20.8	80.4
2015	562	34.0	16.5	89
2016	573	20.0	28.6	100
2017	562	27.0	20.8	n/a
2018	571	23.0	24.8	n/a
2019	597	30.0	19.9	99.5
2020	571	31.2	18.2	n/a
2021	602	32.2	18.6	99.5
2022	589	33.2	17.7	77.1
2023	597	29.0	20.5	n/a
2024	618	25.0	24.7	81.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Imhotep Institute Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	194	5.5	35.3	n/a
2000	300	14.5	20.7	0
2001	400	20.5	19.5	0
2002	462	29.5	15.7	0
2003	462	29.5	15.7	0
2004	499	30.6	16.3	0
2005	520	29.3	17.7	0
2006	548	34.6	15.8	0
2007	519	36.3	14.3	0
2008	536	38.0	14.1	n/a
2009	558	33.0	16.9	44.3
2010	520	27.5	18.9	87.3
2011	538	27.7	19.3	98.5
2012	582	33.6	17.3	86.6
2013	668	30.0	22.2	88.6
2014	624	30.0	20.8	80.4
2015	562	34.0	16.5	89
2016	573	20.0	28.6	100
2017	562	27.0	20.8	n/a
2018	571	23.0	24.8	n/a
2019	597	30.0	19.9	99.5
2020	571	31.2	18.2	n/a
2021	602	32.2	18.6	99.5
2022	589	33.2	17.7	77.1
2023	597	29.0	20.5	n/a
2024	618	25.0	24.7	81.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,371 (15.4%)	$7,540 (84.6%)	$8,911
2020	$1,253 (8.5%)	$13,412 (91.5%)	$14,665
2021	$2,278 (16.2%)	$11,778 (83.8%)	$14,056
2022	$5,247 (30.5%)	$11,941 (69.5%)	$17,188

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Imhotep Institute Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 644^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 606^th of 674 High schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Imhotep Institute Charter High School)	14.8	7.3	7.5%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Imhotep Institute Charter High School)	13.7	5.6	8.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Imhotep Institute Charter High School)	31.3	40.2	8.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	597	597
African American	597	578	3.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	11

Schools Near Imhotep Institute Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Imhotep Institute Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6201 N. 21st Street	Philadelphia	19138	Philadelphia County	Imhotep Institute Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 438-4140	618	25	24.7	81.4%	1 (0.2%)	590 (95.5%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	2.5	670^th of 686 public high schools	2.3%		9.4	606^th of 674 public high schools	10.1%	64	2.3	1.5	21.5											$17,188	$5,247	$11,941
Building 21	Public	9-12	6501 Limekiln Pike	Philadelphia	19138	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7450	382	25	15.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	345 (90.3%)	28 (7.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	3	665^th of 686 public high schools	3.1%		3	668^th of 674 public high schools	0.9%	3	2.6	2.6	25.0											$19,436	$10,686	$8,750
King Martin Luther High School	Public	9-12	6100 Stenton Ave	Philadelphia	19138	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3500	527	43	12.2	100.0%	5 (0.9%)	481 (91.3%)	32 (6.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	2.1	676^th of 686 public high schools	1.5%		2.9	669^th of 674 public high schools	0.7%	7	1.5	1.7	15.9											$20,995	$10,700	$10,295
Parkway Northwest	Public, Magnet	9-12	6200 Crittenden St.	Philadelphia	19138	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-3390	218	16	13.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	201 (92.2%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	19.8	557^th of 686 public high schools	18.8%		16.5	568^th of 674 public high schools	15.7%	11	8.6	13.8	58.6											$20,615	$10,848	$9,767
Central High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1700 W Olney Ave	Philadelphia	19141	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-3590	2,287	112	20.4	100.0%	632 (27.6%)	493 (21.6%)	230 (10.1%)	828 (36.2%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	97 (4.2%)	98.1	4^th of 686 public high schools	99.4%		97.1	5^th of 674 public high schools	99.3%	1	89.4	88.4	98.4											$14,222	$7,333	$6,889
Girls High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1400 W Olney Ave	Philadelphia	19141	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-3700	722	44	16.4	100.0%	32 (4.4%)	487 (67.5%)	75 (10.4%)	91 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.0%)	56.1	332^nd of 686 public high schools	51.6%		44.7	425^th of 674 public high schools	36.9%	93	30.3	49.4	77.3											$15,995	$8,504	$7,491
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus	Public, Charter	6-12	5700 Wayne Avenue	Philadelphia	19144	Philadelphia County	Mastery CS-Pickett Campus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 866-9000	905	58	15.6	99.7%	3 (0.3%)	834 (92.2%)	39 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.7%)	7.5	623^rd of 686 public high schools	9.2%		9	607^th of 674 public high schools	9.9%	16	6.9	7.9	38.8	4.0	8.1	15.8	9.3	29.6	29.6	22.0	30.9	33.6	29.1	$22,415	$5,415	$17,000
Hill Freedman World Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.	Philadelphia	19150	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-3530	572	52	10.9	100.0%	13 (2.3%)	477 (83.4%)	32 (5.6%)	12 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	56.8	326^th of 686 public high schools	52.5%		40.6	454^th of 674 public high schools	32.6%	128	38.1	36.0	86.9	26.7	32.9	26.4	29.0	45.2	45.2	64.5	69.1	52.9	62.6	$18,845	$7,548	$11,297
Olney High School	Public	9-12	100 W Duncannon Ave	Philadelphia	19120	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 400-4000	1,223	84	14.5	99.8%	11 (0.9%)	460 (37.6%)	645 (52.7%)	62 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (3.5%)	4.7	644^th of 686 public high schools	6.1%		5.8	632^nd of 674 public high schools	6.2%	12	4.5	10.3	28.7
Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	1798 West Hunting Park Avenue	Philadelphia	19140	Philadelphia County	Mastery CS-Gratz Campus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 227-4408	1,036	59	17.5	99.7%	5 (0.5%)	890 (85.9%)	104 (10.0%)	5 (0.5%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.4%)	3.3	661^st of 686 public high schools	3.6%		5.1	640^th of 674 public high schools	5.0%	21	1.9	5.9	25.7		8.8	10.6	9.6	27.7	27.7		41.7	38.9	40.4	$21,794	$4,913	$16,881

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Students at Imhotep Institute Charter High School are 95% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 618 students attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School.

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