Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

Summary:

Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School is a public charter high school serving 610 students in grades 9-12 in Philadelphia, PA, a district ranked 561 out of 606 in the state and with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population (82-85%) and low percentages of white students (5-6%). It has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools over the past 10 years, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period and dropping to a 0-star rating in the most recent year. The school's academic performance, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is significantly below the state averages in Algebra I (4.7% vs. 34.1%), Biology (13.8% vs. 50.7%), and Literature (43.8% vs. 65.3%). While the school's graduation rate has fluctuated between 85.2% and 94.1% over the past 5 years, its dropout rate has also varied, from 0.4% to 2.3% during the same period.

Nearby schools, such as Franklin Benjamin High School, Parkway Center City Middle College, and Franklin LC, also have predominantly minority student populations and struggle academically compared to the state averages. However, some schools like Science Leadership Academy and Academy at Palumbo perform significantly better, with much higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to these disparities, such as socioeconomic status and resource allocation, will be crucial for Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School to improve and provide its students with a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

(267) 514-1824

District: Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
595^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $3,089

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 610

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.9%

Hispanic:

6.1%

White:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School ranks worse than 88.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.21. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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 (84.9%), Hispanic (6.1%), White (5.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School employs 38.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School is $3,089.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School 595^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School 561^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	2.49	559^th	590	5.3%
2005	1.27	575^th	593	3.0%
2006	9.43	559^th	604	7.5%
2007	10.66	564^th	615	8.3%
2008	5.14	590^th	621	5.0%
2009	21.24	549^th	632	13.1%
2010	48.54	410^th	649	36.8%
2011	57.26	343^rd	660	48.0%
2012	22.89	566^th	664	14.8%
2015	33.95	516^th	680	24.1%
2016	23.79	551^st	677	18.6%
2017	15.04	562^nd	663	15.2%
2018	17.85	560^th	673	16.8%
2019	17.10	573^rd	693	17.3%
2022	5.06	593^rd	634	6.5%
2023	11.21	595^th	674	11.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.93	558^th	652	14.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.85	326^th	502	35.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.62	169^th	260	35.0%

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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 Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	143	125	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	293
2003	143	125	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	293
2004	179	209	5	29	1	n/a	n/a	423
2005	237	297	7	45	2	n/a	n/a	588
2006	241	320	13	53	0	n/a	n/a	627
2007	203	336	13	52	0	n/a	n/a	604
2008	200	368	14	46	1	n/a	n/a	629
2009	199	372	14	40	0	n/a	n/a	625
2010	191	385	20	47	2	n/a	n/a	645
2011	182	362	18	41	0	1	3	607
2012	170	361	27	46	0	0	2	606
2013	169	392	27	47	0	0	7	642
2014	136	353	28	47	0	1	10	575
2015	118	416	27	45	0	1	14	621
2016	113	431	17	41	0	1	10	613
2017	100	435	17	49	0	1	13	615
2018	82	478	10	36	0	0	9	615
2019	58	468	10	50	0	0	10	596
2020	48	471	10	53	2	0	10	594
2021	41	529	6	51	2	0	14	643
2022	32	526	5	44	0	0	16	623
2023	32	518	5	37	0	0	18	610

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 Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	293	14.4	20.3	0
2003	293	14.4	20.3	0
2004	423	24.0	17.6	0
2005	588	30.0	19.6	0
2006	627	34.0	18.4	65.4
2007	604	34.0	17.8	n/a
2008	629	36.5	17.2	n/a
2009	625	37.5	16.7	n/a
2010	645	38.0	16.9	38.1
2011	607	36.5	16.6	70.3
2012	606	36.8	16.4	69.5
2013	642	34.0	18.8	43.3
2014	575	34.0	16.9	73.4
2015	621	29.0	21.4	67.6
2016	613	29.0	21.1	99.5
2017	615	31.0	19.8	n/a
2018	615	31.6	19.4	99.5
2019	596	32.9	18.1	99.3
2020	594	34.9	17.0	100
2021	643	33.3	19.2	99.5
2022	623	35.5	17.5	99.5
2023	610	38.7	15.7	n/a

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 Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	293	14.4	20.3	0
2003	293	14.4	20.3	0
2004	423	24.0	17.6	0
2005	588	30.0	19.6	0
2006	627	34.0	18.4	65.4
2007	604	34.0	17.8	n/a
2008	629	36.5	17.2	n/a
2009	625	37.5	16.7	n/a
2010	645	38.0	16.9	38.1
2011	607	36.5	16.6	70.3
2012	606	36.8	16.4	69.5
2013	642	34.0	18.8	43.3
2014	575	34.0	16.9	73.4
2015	621	29.0	21.4	67.6
2016	613	29.0	21.1	99.5
2017	615	31.0	19.8	n/a
2018	615	31.6	19.4	99.5
2019	596	32.9	18.1	99.3
2020	594	34.9	17.0	100
2021	643	33.3	19.2	99.5
2022	623	35.5	17.5	99.5
2023	610	38.7	15.7	n/a

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 Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,427 (7.7%)	$17,065 (92.3%)	$18,493
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$213 (60.3%)	$140 (39.7%)	$353
2022	$3,088 (100.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$3,088

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 573^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 595^th of 674 High schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School)	31.4	4.7	26.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School)	25	13.8	11.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School)	57.3	43.8	13.5%
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	596	610	2.3%
African American	468	518	10.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	50	37	26%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	58	32	44.8%
Two or More Races	10	18	80%

Schools Near Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 5th 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 5th Grade	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
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway	Philadelphia	19103	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 514-1824	610	39	15.7		32 (5.2%)	518 (84.9%)	37 (6.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	11.2	595^th of 674 public high schools	11.7%		5.1	593^rd of 634 public high schools	6.5%	2	4.7	13.8	43.8													$3,089	$3,089	$00
Freire Charter School	Public, Charter	5-12	2027 Chestnut Street	Philadelphia	19103	Philadelphia County	Freire Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 557-8555	934	85	10.9		9 (1.0%)	863 (92.4%)	28 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.3%)	33.6	492^nd of 674 public high schools	27.0%		28.3	501^st of 634 public high schools	21.0%	9	25.0	26.9	58.9	1.6	4.2	8.2	9.5	6.3	25.6	25.6	10.9	33.9	26.8	31.9	27.6	$18,243	$3,895	$14,348
Masterman Julia R Sec School	Public, Magnet	5-12	1699 Spring Garden St	Philadelphia	19130	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	No	(215) 400-7580	1,186	54	22.0	100.0%	485 (40.9%)	213 (18.0%)	91 (7.7%)	293 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	102 (8.6%)	98.7	2^nd of 674 public high schools	99.7%		95.2	3^rd of 634 public high schools	99.5%	1	100.0	98.3	100.0	76.2	71.9	91.9	87.0	81.9	98.9	98.9	82.5	92.4	99.4	100.0	94.0	$15,137	$7,658	$7,480
Franklin Benjamin High School	Public	9-12	550 N Broad St	Philadelphia	19130	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7600	466	43	10.9	100.0%	10 (2.1%)	328 (70.4%)	93 (20.0%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	4.3	648^th of 674 public high schools	3.9%		2.9	621^st of 634 public high schools	2.1%	27	3.9	9.2	12.2													$20,117	$10,634	$9,483
Science Leadership Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	1482 Green St	Philadelphia	19130	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 979-5620	497	27	18.2	100.0%	186 (37.4%)	146 (29.4%)	80 (16.1%)	54 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.0%)	93.1	22^nd of 674 public high schools	96.7%		79.9	112^th of 634 public high schools	82.3%	90	69.4	69.4	96.7													$16,357	$8,617	$7,740
Parkway Center City Middle College	Public, Magnet	9-12	540 N 13th Street	Philadelphia	19123	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7620	436	19	22.5	100.0%	10 (2.3%)	305 (70.0%)	66 (15.1%)	31 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.3%)	65.4	253^rd of 674 public high schools	62.5%		80.7	106^th of 634 public high schools	83.3%	147	44.0	34.9	90.6													$21,009	$8,697	$12,312
Franklin LC	Public, Magnet	9-12	616 N 15th St	Philadelphia	19130	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7570	881	53	16.5	99.7%	56 (6.4%)	436 (49.5%)	254 (28.8%)	97 (11.0%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	32 (3.6%)	53.6	351^st of 674 public high schools	47.9%		58.8	308^th of 634 public high schools	51.4%	43	30.6	40.4	73.3													$16,434	$8,650	$7,784
National Constitution Center High School	Public	9-12	18 S 7th St	Philadelphia	19106	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7850	383	21	18.2	100.0%	19 (5.0%)	244 (63.7%)	68 (17.8%)	26 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.8%)	30.2	508^th of 674 public high schools	24.6%		13.4	553^rd of 634 public high schools	12.8%	45	17.2	12.8	66.3													$15,899	$8,791	$7,108
Creative and Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	901 S Broad St	Philadelphia	19147	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8140	743	38	19.6	100.0%	192 (25.8%)	368 (49.5%)	94 (12.7%)	46 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.7%)	69.8	208^th of 674 public high schools	69.1%		67.5	223^rd of 634 public high schools	64.8%	15	37.1	55.6	78.4													$15,352	$7,761	$7,591
Academy at Palumbo	Public, Magnet	9-12	1100 Catharine St	Philadelphia	19147	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8130	1,179	52	22.5	99.7%	196 (16.6%)	338 (28.7%)	156 (13.2%)	433 (36.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.5%)	89.2	44^th of 674 public high schools	93.5%		81.9	92^nd of 634 public high schools	85.5%	48	72.7	61.0	92.7													$14,747	$7,461	$7,286

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School

Is Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School a good school?

Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School ranks in the bottom 11.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School?

Students at Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School are 85% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School.

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