- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services
Federal NCES profile for Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899000765
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #24 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services ranks #24 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899000765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 421899000765 · Philadelphia, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 266
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services
266 students
What this shows Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services compares
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services
How many students attend Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services?
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services has 266 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services?
100.0% of students at Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services?
The largest demographic group at Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services is African American at 94.4% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services?
Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services ranks #24 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Paul Robeson Hs for Human Services, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.