Motivation High School

Summary:

Motivation High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 332 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Motivation High School faces significant challenges compared to other schools in the area. Over 90% of the student population is African American, and the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania high schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 626 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and received a 0-star rating. Proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams are alarmingly low, with only 5.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 25.2% in the district and 34.1% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.5% and 93.9%, which is lower than the state average.

Motivation High School's struggles are not unique, as nearby schools like West Philadelphia High School, Bartram John - Main, and Parkway West share similar demographic and academic profiles. These schools also struggle with low proficiency rates, graduation rates, and statewide rankings, suggesting systemic challenges within the Philadelphia City School District. However, Motivation High School's performance on certain subgroups, such as English Language Learners, suggests that targeted interventions and support may be effective in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

5900 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143

(215) 400-7930

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
626^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,702

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.2%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Motivation High School ranks worse than 92.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 34^th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.21. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Motivation 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 (92.2%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Motivation High School is 20. 49 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Motivation High School employs 16.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Motivation High School is $17,702. 29 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Motivation High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Motivation High School 626^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Motivation High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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 Motivation High School

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Rank History for all students at Motivation High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	57.91	309^th	604	48.8%
2007	68.13	208^th	615	66.2%
2008	64.09	242^nd	621	61.0%
2009	56.75	312^th	632	50.6%
2010	48.10	414^th	649	36.2%
2011	56.03	356^th	660	46.1%
2012	44.62	448^th	664	32.5%
2013	69.11	163^rd	591	72.4%
2014	45.09	389^th	580	32.9%
2015	33.40	517^th	680	24.0%
2016	26.98	539^th	677	20.4%
2017	9.79	588^th	663	11.3%
2018	3.65	623^rd	673	7.4%
2019	2.52	651^st	693	6.1%
2021	1.35	531^st	537	1.1%
2023	6.21	626^th	674	7.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Motivation High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.24	21^st	85	75.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Motivation High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.73	613^th	652	6.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Motivation High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.83	363^rd	502	27.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Motivation High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.69	209^th	260	19.6%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Motivation High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	7	182	28	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2006	3	176	29	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2007	7	179	24	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2008	8	185	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	208
2009	4	193	16	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	215
2010	4	197	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	221
2011	1	183	18	3	2	0	3	0	210
2012	1	187	19	4	3	0	1	0	215
2013	3	207	21	5	4	0	2	0	242
2014	4	215	12	4	3	1	1	0	240
2015	5	268	9	3	2	1	4	0	292
2016	5	304	11	3	1	1	9	0	334
2017	2	356	10	7	1	0	9	0	385
2018	2	370	14	7	0	0	12	0	405
2019	2	368	15	7	1	0	8	0	401
2020	1	355	9	5	1	0	7	0	378
2021	3	361	9	14	1	0	7	0	395
2022	0	364	5	12	0	0	9	0	390
2023	1	306	3	11	2	0	9	0	332

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 Motivation High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	219	10.0	21.9	0
2006	210	11.0	19.1	0
2007	212	11.0	19.3	0
2008	208	13.0	16.0	n/a
2009	215	13.8	15.5	n/a
2010	221	13.0	17.0	33.8
2011	210	13.9	15.1	36.7
2012	215	10.8	19.8	37.7
2013	242	12.5	19.2	n/a
2014	240	10.5	22.8	98.8
2015	292	12.0	24.3	99
2016	334	8.0	41.7	100
2017	385	18.5	20.8	99.7
2018	405	17.5	23.1	100
2019	401	18.9	21.1	99.8
2020	378	18.1	20.8	100
2021	395	18.4	21.4	99.2
2022	390	14.8	26.3	99.2
2023	332	16.6	20.0	99.1

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 Motivation High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	219	10.0	21.9	0
2006	210	11.0	19.1	0
2007	212	11.0	19.3	0
2008	208	13.0	16.0	n/a
2009	215	13.8	15.5	n/a
2010	221	13.0	17.0	33.8
2011	210	13.9	15.1	36.7
2012	215	10.8	19.8	37.7
2013	242	12.5	19.2	n/a
2014	240	10.5	22.8	98.8
2015	292	12.0	24.3	99
2016	334	8.0	41.7	100
2017	385	18.5	20.8	99.7
2018	405	17.5	23.1	100
2019	401	18.9	21.1	99.8
2020	378	18.1	20.8	100
2021	395	18.4	21.4	99.2
2022	390	14.8	26.3	99.2
2023	332	16.6	20.0	99.1

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 Motivation High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,394 (10.8%)	$11,555 (89.2%)	$12,949
2020	$1,378 (9.9%)	$12,540 (90.1%)	$13,918
2021	$2,648 (18.8%)	$11,438 (81.2%)	$14,086
2022	$8,872 (50.1%)	$8,830 (49.9%)	$17,702

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Motivation 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 651^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 626^th of 674 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Motivation High School)	11.6	5.3	6.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Motivation High School)	10.5	5.6	4.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Motivation High School)	29.5	31.1	1.6%
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	401	332	17.2%
African American	368	306	16.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	15	3	80%
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	8	9	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.8%	99.1%	0.7%

Schools Near Motivation 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 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
Motivation High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5900 Baltimore Ave	Philadelphia	19143	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7930	332	17	20.0	99.1%	1 (0.3%)	306 (92.2%)	11 (3.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	6.2	626^th of 674 public high schools	7.1%					(n/a)	5.3	5.6	31.1											$17,702	$8,872	$8,830
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
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
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
Penn Wood High School	Public	9-12	100 Green Avenue	Lansdowne	19050	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 284-8080	1,170	94	12.4	95.2%	30 (2.6%)	1,045 (89.3%)	54 (4.6%)	11 (0.9%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.1%)	7.8	615^th of 674 public high schools	8.8%		20.8	526^th of 634 public high schools	17.0%	89	4.6	12.7	35.3											$18,272	$525	$17,747
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
Bartram John - Main	Public	9-12	2401 S 67th St	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8100	478	38	12.6	100.0%	4 (0.8%)	375 (78.5%)	62 (13.0%)	26 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	6.1	628^th of 674 public high schools	6.8%		3.6	611^th of 634 public high schools	3.6%	17	4.5	16.7	15.9											$19,737	$11,300	$8,437
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
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
Mastery Charter School - Shoemaker Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	5301 Media Street	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 296-7111	782	53	14.8		1 (0.1%)	693 (88.6%)	16 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	50 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.3%)	8.3	612^th of 674 public high schools	9.2%		4.8	597^th of 634 public high schools	5.8%	15	8.8	9.4	33.9		7.5	3.0	5.3	22.5	22.5		23.0	35.4	29.0	$22,072	$4,458	$17,614

Frequently Asked Questions about Motivation High School

How many students attend Motivation High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Motivation High School.

What district is Motivation High School in?

Philadelphia City School District

Is Motivation High School a good school?

Motivation High School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Motivation High School?

Students at Motivation High School are 92% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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