- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
Federal NCES profile for The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421899007524
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks #2 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899007524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 421899007524 · Philadelphia, PA Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 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 532
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
532 students
What this shows The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber compares
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.8%
White 10.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 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 The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber'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 other schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs
Standard public school
1,831 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Academy Cs
Standard public school
1,637 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Frank Anne Sch
Standard public school
1,622 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
New Foundations Cs
Standard public school
1,529 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
How many students attend The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?
The student-teacher ratio at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?
100.0% of students at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?
The largest demographic group at The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber is African American at 75.8% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber?
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber ranks #2 of 106 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 schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber, 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.