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Public School | Grades 9-12 | Philadelphia City Sd

Bartram John - Main High School is located in Philadelphia, PA and is one of 71 high schools in Philadelphia City School District. It is a public school that serves 1121 students in grades 9-12.

Bartram John - Main High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bartram John - Main High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Bartram John - Main High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bartram John - Main High School's students and teachers. more

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67TH and Elmwood St, Philadelphia, PA 19142

(215) 492-6450

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LeisaMarie: John Bartram is nothing like it used to be back in the 80's....The children are disrespectful and have very nasty attitudes...I don't want to send my daughter there but right now I don't have a choice....I will be glad when pass so I can transfer her.....

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 1121

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Bartram John - Main High School had 100% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

92%

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Hispanic

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Philadelphia City Sd District Spending

$10,447Per Pupil

The Philadelphia City Sd spends $10,447 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 40% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Philadelphia City Sd District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Bartram John - Main High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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