Lankenau High School

Summary:

Lankenau High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 336 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in the state, Lankenau High School stands out as a high-performing institution with impressive metrics.

Lankenau High School boasts a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the Philadelphia City School District average of 25.2%. The school has also maintained low dropout rates, ranging from 0.2% to 1.1% over the past five years, lower than the district and state averages. Academically, Lankenau High School's students have outperformed the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania in several key Keystone Exam subjects, with 74.8% of students proficient or better in Literature, compared to 52.7% for the district and 65.3% for the state. The school's African American students and low socioeconomic status students have particularly excelled, ranking 36th and 183rd, respectively, out of Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023.

Lankenau High School's consistent improvement is noteworthy, as it has moved from 582nd out of 693 Pennsylvania high schools in 2018-2019 to 360th out of 674 in 2022-2023, accompanied by an increase in its SchoolDigger rating from 1 to 2 stars. The school's strong performance is even more impressive considering the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Lankenau High School outperforms many nearby schools in the Philadelphia City School District, such as Parkway Northwest, King Martin Luther High School, and Roxborough High School, which have lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 201 Spring Lane
       Philadelphia, PA  19128-3914


(215) 400-3420

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
360th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,152 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  336

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
White:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lankenau High School ranks worse than 53.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 12th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.39. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lankenau High 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 (89%), Hispanic (6%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lankenau High School is 14.8. 29 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lankenau High School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lankenau High School is $17,152. 32 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lankenau High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lankenau High School 360th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Lankenau High School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

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


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Rank History for Lankenau High School

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Rank History for all students at Lankenau High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.09 500th 604 17.2%
2007 25.49 522nd 615 15.1%
2008 45.76 417th 621 32.9%
2009 47.21 416th 632 34.2%
2010 31.12 526th 649 19.0%
2011 34.16 525th 660 20.5%
2012 25.40 553rd 664 16.7%
2013 14.29 526th 591 11.0%
2014 32.61 454th 580 21.7%
2015 18.47 564th 680 17.1%
2016 43.38 478th 677 29.4%
2017 31.67 496th 663 25.2%
2018 14.25 575th 673 14.6%
2019 14.86 582nd 693 16.0%
2022 35.52 469th 634 26.0%
2023 52.39 360th 674 46.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lankenau High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.67 183rd 652 71.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lankenau High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.15 36th 260 86.2%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lankenau High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 9 257 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 3 314 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2007 1 299 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 0 287 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 288
2009 0 294 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 296
2010 3 289 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 297
2011 4 257 1 6 0 0 2 0 270
2012 6 264 0 10 0 0 2 0 282
2013 3 301 1 10 0 0 5 0 320
2014 2 297 1 12 0 0 3 0 315
2015 2 297 1 8 0 0 5 0 313
2016 3 290 1 8 0 0 10 0 312
2017 3 318 3 14 0 0 9 0 347
2018 6 306 3 19 0 0 10 0 344
2019 6 315 3 18 0 0 12 0 354
2020 6 308 4 20 0 0 12 0 350
2021 5 316 3 18 1 0 7 0 350
2022 5 318 4 17 2 0 3 0 349
2023 8 299 2 20 2 0 5 0 336

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 Lankenau High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 304 14.0 21.7 0
2006 317 14.0 22.6 0
2007 300 17.0 17.6 0
2008 288 15.7 18.3 n/a
2009 296 16.0 18.5 42.7
2010 297 16.0 18.5 99.7
2011 270 16.7 16.1 98.9
2012 282 13.2 21.2 98.9
2013 320 14.6 21.8 64.7
2014 315 10.3 30.5 66.3
2015 313 15.0 20.8 64.9
2016 312 7.0 44.5 100
2017 347 18.0 19.2 99.7
2018 344 10.8 31.7 100
2019 354 11.8 29.9 100
2020 350 11.4 30.7 100
2021 350 12.2 28.5 99.1
2022 349 14.6 23.9 99.1
2023 336 22.7 14.8 100

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 Lankenau High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 304 14.0 21.7 0
2006 317 14.0 22.6 0
2007 300 17.0 17.6 0
2008 288 15.7 18.3 n/a
2009 296 16.0 18.5 42.7
2010 297 16.0 18.5 99.7
2011 270 16.7 16.1 98.9
2012 282 13.2 21.2 98.9
2013 320 14.6 21.8 64.7
2014 315 10.3 30.5 66.3
2015 313 15.0 20.8 64.9
2016 312 7.0 44.5 100
2017 347 18.0 19.2 99.7
2018 344 10.8 31.7 100
2019 354 11.8 29.9 100
2020 350 11.4 30.7 100
2021 350 12.2 28.5 99.1
2022 349 14.6 23.9 99.1
2023 336 22.7 14.8 100

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 Lankenau High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,045 (8.7%) $10,949 (91.3%) $11,994
2020 $1,019 (7.9%) $11,931 (92.1%) $12,950
2021 $2,413 (17.8%) $11,157 (82.2%) $13,570
2022 $8,390 (48.9%) $8,761 (51.1%) $17,152

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lankenau 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 582nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 360th of 674 High schools
 30.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Lankenau High School)18.525.5
 7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Lankenau High School)41.842.5
 0.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Lankenau High School)47.174.8
 27.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354336
 5.1%
African American315299
 5.1%
American Indian02
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1820
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White68
 33.3%
Two or More Races125
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Lankenau High School are 89% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 336 students attended Lankenau High School.

Lankenau High School ranks 360th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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