Lankenau High School

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Lankenau High School ranks 490 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Lankenau High School is a public magnet high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 336. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lankenau High School consistently underperforms the district and state in Keystone Exam proficiency rates for Algebra I and Biology, it outperforms the district in Literature, with 67.3% of students proficient in 2023-2024 compared to 51.9% in the district. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% in 2022-2023 is on par with nearby schools, and its dropout rate of 1.6% is also comparable. Lankenau High School serves a high-needs population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and has a high percentage of African American students, ranking 93 out of 284 Pennsylvania high schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Lankenau High School outperforms traditional public high schools like King Martin Luther High School and Roxborough High School in Keystone Exam proficiency, but lags behind the nearby magnet school, Hill Freedman World Academy, which outperforms the district and state in most subject areas. Continued investment and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve Lankenau High School's academic outcomes and better support its students' success.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128-3914

(215) 400-3420

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
490^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,152

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.6%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lankenau High School ranks worse than 71.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 16^th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lankenau 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 (89.6%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lankenau High School is 12.7, which is the 24^th best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Lankenau High School employs 20.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2024 Rankings:

Lankenau High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lankenau High School 490^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Lankenau High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494^th of 610 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
2006	30.09	500^th	604	17.2%
2007	25.49	522^nd	615	15.1%
2008	45.76	417^th	621	32.9%
2009	47.21	416^th	632	34.2%
2010	31.12	526^th	649	19.0%
2011	34.16	525^th	660	20.5%
2012	25.40	553^rd	664	16.7%
2013	14.29	526^th	591	11.0%
2014	32.61	454^th	580	21.7%
2015	18.47	564^th	680	17.1%
2016	43.38	478^th	677	29.4%
2017	31.67	496^th	663	25.2%
2018	14.25	575^th	673	14.6%
2019	14.86	582^nd	693	16.0%
2022	35.52	469^th	634	26.0%
2023	52.39	360^th	674	46.6%
2024	33.84	490^th	686	28.6%

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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	183^rd	652	71.9%
2024	37.55	435^th	664	34.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Lankenau High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.52	499^th	665	25.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Lankenau High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.92	438^th	662	33.8%

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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	36^th	260	86.2%
2024	61.48	93^rd	284	67.3%

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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 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
2024	5	233	0	12	2	0	8	0	260

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
2024	260	20.4	12.7	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
2024	260	20.4	12.7	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 582^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 360^th 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)	18.5	25.5	7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Lankenau High School)	41.8	42.5	0.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Lankenau High School)	47.1	74.8	27.7%
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	354	336	5.1%
African American	315	299	5.1%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	18	20	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	8	33.3%
Two or More Races	12	5	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Lankenau 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
Lankenau High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Spring Lane	Philadelphia	19128	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-3420	260	20	12.7	100.0%	5 (1.9%)	233 (89.6%)	12 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	33.8	490^th of 686 public high schools	28.6%		52.4	360^th of 674 public high schools	46.6%	130	15.1	32.7	67.3											$17,152	$8,390	$8,761
Saul W B Agricultural School	Public	9-12	7100 Henry Avenue	Philadelphia	19128	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3450	414	35	11.7	100.0%	70 (16.9%)	266 (64.3%)	52 (12.6%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	16.6	573^rd of 686 public high schools	16.5%		29.6	510^th of 674 public high schools	24.3%	63	10.8	25.5	47.7											$8,186	$4,124	$4,061
Roxborough High School	Public	9-12	6498 Ridge Ave	Philadelphia	19128	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3400	625	63	9.9	100.2%	35 (5.6%)	515 (82.4%)	45 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.3%)	3.7	656^th of 686 public high schools	4.4%		6.2	625^th of 674 public high schools	7.3%	31	4.0	8.7	23.6											$19,956	$10,433	$9,522
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 E Germantown Pike	Plymouth Meeting	19462	Montgomery County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 825-1500	1,597	109	14.7	32.7%	1,107 (69.3%)	213 (13.3%)	116 (7.3%)	86 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (4.7%)	93.5	28^th of 686 public high schools	95.9%		92.7	23^rd of 674 public high schools	96.6%	5	76.5	79.6	85.2											$26,025	$285	$25,739
Harriton Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 N Ithan Ave	Bryn Mawr	19010	Delaware County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 658-3950	1,206	118	10.2	16.0%	827 (68.6%)	95 (7.9%)	71 (5.9%)	139 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (6.1%)	96.8	5^th of 686 public high schools	99.3%		94.9	13^th of 674 public high schools	98.1%	8	81.6	86.9	92.8											$31,856	$306	$31,550
Lower Merion High School	Public	9-12	315 E Montgomery Ave	Ardmore	19003	Montgomery County	Lower Merion School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 645-1810	1,757	148	11.9	20.9%	1,107 (63.0%)	221 (12.6%)	115 (6.5%)	170 (9.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	140 (8.0%)	96.1	9^th of 686 public high schools	98.7%		96.7	6^th of 674 public high schools	99.1%	3	80.1	85.7	90.4											$29,676	$285	$29,391
Springfield Township High School	Public	9-12	1801 E Paper Mill Rd	Erdenheim	19038	Montgomery County	Springfield Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 233-6000	770	59	13.1	23.9%	542 (70.4%)	95 (12.3%)	53 (6.9%)	33 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.0%)	68.5	220^th of 686 public high schools	67.9%		76	144^th of 674 public high schools	78.6%	76	31.1	65.6	72.4											$26,202	$658	$25,544
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lankenau High School

What district is Lankenau High School in?

Philadelphia City School District

What is the racial makeup of Lankenau High School?

Students at Lankenau High School are 90% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

How many students attend Lankenau High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Lankenau High School.

Is Lankenau High School a good school?

Lankenau High School ranks 490^th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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