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Building 21

PublicGrades 9–12
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia City SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students382
Student:Teacher15.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Building 21
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
382
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Building 21 is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 382 students. It is part of the Philadelphia City SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPhiladelphia City SD
County42101
CityPhiladelphia
ZIP19138
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421899007534

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment382

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)