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Roxborough High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6498 Ridge Ave,
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
940
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.11
Graduation Rate
67%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
C-
C
C
C
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.11
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
450
Verbal
490
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
392:1
Student Diversity
Male
59.7%
Female
40.3%
Black
84.8%
Hispanic
6.1%
White
5.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University
111 Students
Penn State
67 Students
Drexel University
62 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
48 Students
Community College of Philadelphia
47 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
41 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
37 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
36 Students
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
36 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania
32 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
49 Students
Nursing
35 Students
Psychology
26 Students
Biology
18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
17 Students
Small Business Management
13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
12 Students
Computer Science
11 Students
Marketing
11 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/3/2020
I like the Academy Model. In addition to getting high quality academics, I also studied Web Design and am industry ready if I choose to wait on college in these Covid-19 time.
5/22/2020
Roxborough High school gave me the opportunity to become an assistant girls varsity basketball coach.I have also been an student ambassador and an National honors society member. I am also the 2020 class secretary.
1/26/2019
I learned a tremendous amount from the business program and made great connections with several teachers, however I feel the school can be held back by its lack of funding
GreatSchools Reviews
11/3/2023
This is the worst school I have ever seen in my life. I moved to the area with my daughter going into school as a freshman. It was and still is absolutely horrible. The kids act like wild animals and the staff does absolutely nothing at all. You go to school to learn not to fight and be disrespectfu...
3/17/2022
My Nephew moved with me to Roxborough and I enrolled him into Roxborough high school. He was bullied from the first hour of being there until the day I took him out. My Nephew is 6'3" and full of talent. He doesn't go around starting fights never has. He was bullied for being white. He wouldn't tell...
3/12/2022
I have seen the progress of this high school for the past six years and it has have major improvements lately. The community is much more engaged, the building well maintained and clean. The teachers staff and students are much more engaged with the community. There is certainly more room for improv...
2/29/2020
It was lousy in the 1970's, I went there and it much worse now. It did not prepare you for college. I had maybe five good teachers in four years, the rest collected a pay check, sorry to say. And what goes on after school down the Ridge is horrible.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Roxborough
List Price Range
$240K - $821K
Homes For Sale
31
Average Home Value
$380,852
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Household Income
$103,287
% of College Grads
54.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,759 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
26.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Wissahickon Valley Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Roxborough Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gorgas Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Kendrick Recreation Center and Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Neighbors Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Al Pearlman Sports Complex
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Roxborough High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Philadelphia, PA and is served by the Philadelphia City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 841 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Roxborough High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.11, the graduation rate is 67%, and the average SAT score is 940. The average home value in this area is $380,852. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lankenau High School, Randolph A. Philip AVT High School, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Roxborough High School.