Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

Summary:

Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Philadelphia, PA, with a predominantly African American student population of over 90%. Despite its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking.

Boys Latin faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's academic performance lags state and district averages, with only 5.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and low proficiency rates on Keystone Exams. While the school maintains a 0% dropout rate, its 4-year graduation rates of 77-87% are lower than many nearby schools, such as Paul Robeson High School for Human Services and Mastery Charter School -Shoemaker Campus. The extreme racial homogeneity of Boys Latin's student population, with over 99% identifying as African American, is also noteworthy and may contribute to challenges in providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($19,187 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby Philadelphia City School District and other charter schools like Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus and KIPP DuBois Charter School, Boys Latin has struggled to improve academic outcomes for its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population. The school's consistent low performance and unique challenges warrant further investigation to identify opportunities for improvement and better support for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 5501 Cedar Avenue
       Philadelphia, PA  19143


(215) 387-5149

District: Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
586th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,187 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  774

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School ranks worse than 79.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School ranks worse than 86.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.2%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School is $19,187.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School 712th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School 586th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School 531st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 7.40 758th 835 9.2%
2016 11.54 739th 870 15.1%
2017 10.30 756th 877 13.8%
2018 11.82 740th 861 14.1%
2019 9.06 796th 891 10.7%
2021 9.59 722nd 797 9.4%
2022 13.92 739th 883 16.3%
2023 16.97 712th 893 20.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.32 714th 874 18.3%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.09 558th 660 15.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.63 203rd 421 51.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 3.20 622nd 649 4.2%
2011 10.34 603rd 660 8.6%
2012 27.99 538th 664 19.0%
2015 15.04 578th 680 15.0%
2016 22.73 554th 677 18.2%
2017 29.65 507th 663 23.5%
2018 14.58 572nd 673 15.0%
2019 31.16 525th 693 24.2%
2021 6.18 508th 537 5.4%
2022 9.14 571st 634 9.9%
2023 12.20 586th 674 13.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.68 567th 652 13.0%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.66 437th 502 12.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.56 170th 260 34.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 139 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2009 1 263 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 268
2010 0 362 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 368
2011 0 457 0 4 0 0 2 0 463
2012 2 458 1 3 0 0 3 0 467
2013 2 470 2 2 0 0 6 0 482
2014 2 651 2 4 0 0 5 0 664
2015 1 731 3 5 0 0 7 0 747
2016 1 832 3 2 0 0 5 0 843
2017 0 803 1 3 0 0 6 0 813
2018 0 815 1 5 0 0 5 0 826
2019 0 799 0 8 0 0 0 0 807
2020 0 768 1 9 0 0 47 0 825
2021 0 782 1 16 0 0 44 0 843
2022 0 769 0 10 0 0 1 0 780
2023 2 721 0 14 0 0 37 0 774

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

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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 Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 139 8.6 16.2 n/a
2009 268 12.2 22.0 n/a
2010 368 24.0 15.3 87.1
2011 463 33.0 14.0 48.8
2012 467 34.1 13.6 71.9
2013 482 32.2 14.9 76.1
2014 664 44.0 15.0 65.8
2015 747 52.0 14.3 99.3
2016 843 63.0 13.3 100
2017 813 57.2 14.2 n/a
2018 826 58.0 14.2 99.5
2019 807 66.0 12.2 99.5
2020 825 66.0 12.5 n/a
2021 843 65.8 12.8 99.6
2022 780 61.8 12.6 98.6
2023 774 52.0 14.8 99.5

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 Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 139 8.6 16.2 n/a
2009 268 12.2 22.0 n/a
2010 368 24.0 15.3 87.1
2011 463 33.0 14.0 48.8
2012 467 34.1 13.6 71.9
2013 482 32.2 14.9 76.1
2014 664 44.0 15.0 65.8
2015 747 52.0 14.3 99.3
2016 843 63.0 13.3 100
2017 813 57.2 14.2 n/a
2018 826 58.0 14.2 99.5
2019 807 66.0 12.2 99.5
2020 825 66.0 12.5 n/a
2021 843 65.8 12.8 99.6
2022 780 61.8 12.6 98.6
2023 774 52.0 14.8 99.5

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 Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,065 (6.9%) $14,317 (93.1%) $15,382
2020 $1,531 (9.4%) $14,753 (90.6%) $16,284
2021 $1,862 (12.6%) $12,861 (87.4%) $14,723
2022 $5,757 (30.0%) $13,430 (70.0%) $19,187

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter 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 796th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 712th of 893 Middle schools
 9.6%
Ranks 525th of 693 High schoolsRanks 586th of 674 High schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)1.83
 1.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)27.515.3
 12.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)2.74
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)29.336
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)4.210.2
 6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)35.330.7
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)16.941.3
 24.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)40.612.7
 27.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)50.511.7
 38.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)59.440
 19.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)35.6
 2.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)35.330.7
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School)24.430.5
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students807774
 4.1%
African American799721
 9.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic814
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races037
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.5%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 774 students attended Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School.

Students at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School are 93% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Pennsylvania high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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