For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 978 students in 19122, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 19122, PA are Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, The U School Innovative Lab and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19122 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19122, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2118-2160 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
The U School Innovative Lab
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N. Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19122, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19122, PA include Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, The U School Innovative Lab and Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19122?
3 public high schools are located in 19122.
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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