High Road School Of Philadelphia, located in North Philadelphia, PA, serves 125 students in grades 7–12 in a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with a staff of 8 teachers serving a co–ed student body.
Students of color represent 99.2% of the enrollment, ranking the school among the top 20% in Pennsylvania for diversity.
As a special education school in a large city setting, provides programs tailored for secondary grade levels.
The school is located near several other Philadelphia private schools offering a range of grade spans and student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
High Road School Of Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for High Road School Of Philadelphia?
The application deadline for High Road School Of Philadelphia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is High Road School Of Philadelphia located?
High Road School Of Philadelphia is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to High Road School Of Philadelphia is Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Thankful Learning Center, Inc. (0.5 miles away)
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Thankful Learning Center, Inc.
Alternative School
3200 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-5544
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-5544
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students
Candace Wegner
(Assembly of God)
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School ![Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo]( "Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2601 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 232-5410
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 232-5410
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Veronica/independence Mission School
(Catholic)
3521 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 225-1575
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 225-1575
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Tuition listed
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Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School ![Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo]( "Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 W Lycoming St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-6900
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-6900
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students
Vocatio Career Prep High School
Vocational/Technical School (Christian)
4455 N. 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 603-3093
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 603-3093
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
Community Council Learning Academy
Special Education School
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
1.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mercy Career & Technical High School
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
2900 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 226-1225
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 226-1225
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Thankful Learning Center, Inc.
Alternative School
3200 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-5544
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-5544
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students
Candace Wegner
(Assembly of God)
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2601 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 232-5410
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 232-5410
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Veronica/independence Mission School
(Catholic)
3521 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 225-1575
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 225-1575
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Tuition listed
Deliverance Evangelistic Chris
(Christian)
2001 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 226-7600
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 226-7600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
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Miles
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Thankful Learning Center, Inc.
Alternative School
3200 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-5544
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-5544
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students
Candace Wegner
(Assembly of God)
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Deliverance Evangelistic Chris
(Christian)
2001 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 226-7600
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 226-7600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
St. Martin De Porres School
(Catholic)
2300 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 223-6872
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 223-6872
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students
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Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2418 W York St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 223-0333
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 223-0333
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