Robeson High School for Human Services

Summary:

Paul Robeson High School for Human Services is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving around 500 students in grades 9-12 in a predominantly low-income, African American community. Despite facing socioeconomic challenges, the school has shown impressive improvements in key metrics like graduation and dropout rates, outperforming many of its nearby counterparts.

One of the school's standout achievements is its steadily increasing four-year graduation rate, which reached an impressive 96% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the graduation rates of nearby schools, which range from 61.3% to 87.8%. Additionally, Paul Robeson High School for Human Services has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.9% to 2.8% over the past few years, lower than the 3.1% to 17.2% range of its neighboring schools. However, the school's academic performance in core subjects like Algebra I and Biology lags behind the district and state averages, with proficiency rates of 17.3% and 24%, respectively, in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Paul Robeson High School for Human Services outperforms many of the nearby traditional public schools, it struggles to match the academic achievements of some of the local charter schools, such as Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School and Freire Charter School. These charter schools tend to have higher test scores and better overall performance rankings compared to the traditional public schools in the area. Despite these challenges, Paul Robeson High School for Human Services remains a beacon of hope for its community, providing a quality education and supporting its students' success.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

4125 Ludlow St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 400-7780

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
538^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,725

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.6%

Hispanic:

1.9%

White:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robeson High School for Human Services ranks worse than 79.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 20^th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.23. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Robeson High School for Human Services 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 (94.6%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robeson High School for Human Services is 16.3. 34 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Robeson High School for Human Services employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robeson High School for Human Services is $17,725. 28 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Robeson High School for Human Services:

SchoolDigger ranks Robeson High School for Human Services 538^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Robeson High School for Human Services in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

African American students:

Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robeson High School for Human Services

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Rank History for all students at Robeson High School for Human Services

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	0.93	574^th	590	2.7%
2005	2.60	562^nd	593	5.2%
2006	0.25	603^rd	604	0.2%
2007	22.98	529^th	615	14.0%
2008	16.67	557^th	621	10.3%
2009	18.09	560^th	632	11.4%
2010	10.58	602^nd	649	7.2%
2011	15.94	588^th	660	10.9%
2012	5.57	615^th	664	7.4%
2013	2.58	555^th	591	6.1%
2014	5.82	540^th	580	6.9%
2015	8.74	603^rd	680	11.3%
2016	6.42	608^th	677	10.2%
2017	11.11	581^st	663	12.4%
2018	9.19	595^th	673	11.6%
2019	12.36	597^th	693	13.9%
2021	3.79	518^th	537	3.5%
2023	24.23	538^th	674	20.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robeson High School for Human Services

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.72	463^rd	652	29.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Robeson High School for Human Services

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.51	258^th	502	48.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Robeson High School for Human Services

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.12	94^th	260	63.8%

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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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by a teacher
Wednesday, July 29, 2020

This school and the principal get a lot of credit for turning things around. It is easy to turn a school around when it is all fraud. The principal changes all of the students grades so that they pass. It's egregious, F's and D's to B's and A's. He also has classes that only exist on paper. Students are enrolled and given grades for classes they never attend. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Robeson High School for Human Services

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	30	706	52	10	1	n/a	n/a	799
2005	2	344	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	351
2006	3	328	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	335
2007	1	282	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	287
2008	0	282	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	286
2009	0	281	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	288
2010	0	298	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	306
2011	1	277	0	6	1	0	0	285
2012	1	265	0	4	1	0	5	276
2013	1	249	0	9	0	0	6	265
2014	3	254	0	5	0	0	5	267
2015	4	254	5	4	0	0	7	274
2016	3	269	2	5	0	0	8	287
2017	4	277	2	4	0	1	8	296
2018	0	284	4	5	0	0	7	300
2019	0	290	3	4	0	0	10	307
2020	0	296	3	3	1	0	10	313
2021	1	295	4	4	0	0	8	312
2022	2	281	1	6	0	0	9	299
2023	4	297	3	6	0	0	4	314

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 Robeson High School for Human Services

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	799	19.0	42.1	0
2005	351	20.0	17.6	0
2006	335	18.0	18.6	0
2007	287	19.0	15.1	0
2008	286	19.0	15.1	n/a
2009	288	19.2	15.0	n/a
2010	306	19.0	16.1	99
2011	285	21.0	13.5	98.9
2012	276	21.0	13.0	98.9
2013	265	17.2	15.3	98.9
2014	267	16.0	16.6	98.9
2015	274	15.0	18.2	98.9
2016	287	14.0	20.5	100
2017	296	16.0	18.5	99.7
2018	300	13.2	22.7	100
2019	307	17.5	17.5	100
2020	313	16.0	19.5	99.7
2021	312	10.2	30.3	99
2022	299	17.0	17.5	99
2023	314	19.2	16.3	100

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 Robeson High School for Human Services

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	799	19.0	42.1	0
2005	351	20.0	17.6	0
2006	335	18.0	18.6	0
2007	287	19.0	15.1	0
2008	286	19.0	15.1	n/a
2009	288	19.2	15.0	n/a
2010	306	19.0	16.1	99
2011	285	21.0	13.5	98.9
2012	276	21.0	13.0	98.9
2013	265	17.2	15.3	98.9
2014	267	16.0	16.6	98.9
2015	274	15.0	18.2	98.9
2016	287	14.0	20.5	100
2017	296	16.0	18.5	99.7
2018	300	13.2	22.7	100
2019	307	17.5	17.5	100
2020	313	16.0	19.5	99.7
2021	312	10.2	30.3	99
2022	299	17.0	17.5	99
2023	314	19.2	16.3	100

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 Robeson High School for Human Services

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,678 (12.5%)	$11,742 (87.5%)	$13,420
2020	$1,574 (11.3%)	$12,370 (88.7%)	$13,945
2021	$2,955 (20.4%)	$11,525 (79.6%)	$14,480
2022	$9,852 (55.6%)	$7,873 (44.4%)	$17,725

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robeson High School for Human Services

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 597^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 538^th of 674 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Robeson High School for Human Services)	32.8	17.3	15.5%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Robeson High School for Human Services)	20.3	24	3.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Robeson High School for Human Services)	48.6	53.3	4.7%
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	307	314	2.3%
African American	290	297	2.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	4
Two or More Races	10	4	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Robeson High School for Human Services

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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
Robeson High School for Human Services	Public, Magnet	9-12	4125 Ludlow St	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7780	314	19	16.3	100.0%	4 (1.3%)	297 (94.6%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	24.2	538^th of 674 public high schools	20.2%					(n/a)	17.3	24.0	53.3													$17,725	$9,852	$7,873
The Workshop School	Public, Magnet	9-12	221 S Hanson St	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7730	194	15	12.7	100.0%	3 (1.5%)	176 (90.7%)	5 (2.6%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	3.8	658^th of 674 public high schools	2.4%		1.2	634^th of 634 public high schools	0.0%	24	0.0	8.3	21.1													$21,221	$11,139	$10,082
West Philadelphia High School	Public	9-12	4901 Chestnut St	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7900	543	42	13.0	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	486 (89.5%)	18 (3.3%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	3.3	665^th of 674 public high schools	1.3%		7	583^rd of 634 public high schools	8.0%	82	0.0	7.1	15.5													$18,425	$8,606	$9,819
Parkway West	Public, Magnet	9-12	4725 Fairmont Ave	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7710	228	17	13.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	210 (92.1%)	6 (2.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	14.3	578^th of 674 public high schools	14.2%		13.9	551^st of 634 public high schools	13.1%	27	0.0	25.6	45.9													$21,956	$11,333	$10,623
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West	Public	9-12	4300 Westminster Ave	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-9080	58	12	5.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	52 (89.7%)	6 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			0.0													$55,977	$18,920	$37,056
School of the Future	Public, Magnet	9-12	4021 Parkside Ave	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7790	568	41	13.7	100.0%	5 (0.9%)	521 (91.7%)	22 (3.9%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	6.3	624^th of 674 public high schools	7.4%		5.8	589^th of 634 public high schools	7.1%	35	4.8	8.5	30.5													$18,264	$9,127	$9,137
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	5501 Cedar Avenue	Philadelphia	19143	Philadelphia County	Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 387-5149	774	52	14.8	99.5%	2 (0.3%)	721 (93.2%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.8%)	12.2	586^th of 674 public high schools	13.1%		9.1	571^st of 634 public high schools	9.9%	15	12.7	11.7	40.0		3.0	4.0	10.2	5.6	30.7	30.7		15.3	36.0	41.3	30.5	$19,187	$5,757	$13,430
Universal Audenried Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	3301 Tasker Street	Philadelphia	19145	Philadelphia County	Universal Audenried Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 952-4801	546	33	16.5	85.7%	6 (1.1%)	495 (90.7%)	22 (4.0%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	26.6	525^th of 674 public high schools	22.1%		12.2	560^th of 634 public high schools	11.7%	35	18.7	21.8	57.0													$20,271	$4,893	$15,378
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
Sayre William L Middle School	Public	9-12	5800 Walnut St	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7800	355	33	10.6	99.7%	1 (0.3%)	317 (89.3%)	14 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	3.3	666^th of 674 public high schools	1.2%		2.5	624^th of 634 public high schools	1.6%	42	1.9	1.8	16.4													$21,800	$10,421	$11,379

Frequently Asked Questions about Robeson High School for Human Services

What district is Robeson High School for Human Services in?

Philadelphia City School District

What is the racial makeup of Robeson High School for Human Services?

Students at Robeson High School for Human Services are 95% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Robeson High School for Human Services?

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Robeson High School for Human Services.

Is Robeson High School for Human Services a good school?

Robeson High School for Human Services ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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