Hunter William H Sch

2400 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19133

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hunter William H. School, located at 2400 N. Front Street in Philadelphia, is a specialized educational facility within the School District of Philadelphia. Serving students in the Kensington neighborhood, the school is primarily known for its role in providing alternative education and behavioral support services. It focuses on students who require a more structured or individualized academic environment than what is typically offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting.

The school’s curriculum and operational approach are designed to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges while working toward high school graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and focused support staff, the William H. Hunter School aims to foster a safe, stable learning environment that encourages student development, accountability, and the eventual transition back to a traditional classroom or into post-secondary life.

438

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunter William H Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	314
Black	92
Asian	6
Two or More	17

Hispanic
314 (71.7 %)
Black
92 (21.0 %)
Two or More
17 (3.9 %)
White
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7110
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hunter William H Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	53
Grade 6	57
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hunter William H Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	45.7%
Male	238	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)