HACKETT HORATIO B SCHOOL

Hackett Horatio B Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 404 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Hackett Horatio B Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Horatio B. Hackett School, located in the vibrant Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia at 2161 E. York Street, serves as a public elementary school within the School District of Philadelphia. The school caters to students in grades K-5 and has long been a focal point of its local community. As the neighborhood has undergone significant demographic and economic shifts over the last decade, the school has worked to adapt its programming to meet the needs of a growing and diverse student population.

Academically, Hackett School emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive social-emotional environment. The school is known for its active community engagement, often partnering with local organizations and residents to provide enrichment opportunities for its students. Because of its location in a rapidly developing area, the school remains a key institution in the neighborhood, balancing its historic roots with the modern educational demands of the Philadelphia public school system.

For more information, contact Hackett Horatio B Sch at (215) 291-4706 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.