PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL & TECH CHS

Philadelphia Electrical & Tech CHS is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 615 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, Philadelphia Electrical & Tech CHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

The Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School (Philly E&T) is a specialized public charter school located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia. The school is distinct for its focus on career and technical education, specifically designed to prepare students for the modern workforce by integrating rigorous academic curricula with hands-on training in high-demand technical fields. Its mission centers on bridging the gap between classroom theory and professional application, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the trades or technology sectors.

Beyond its technical focus, the school provides a comprehensive high school experience set within an urban environment. Because of its location on Chestnut Street, it offers students a unique, professional atmosphere that mirrors a real-world work environment. By partnering with industry professionals and emphasizing STEM-based learning, Philadelphia Electrical & Tech aims to foster a culture of discipline and technical literacy, positioning its students to be competitive candidates in an increasingly digital and infrastructure-reliant global economy.

For more information, contact Philadelphia Electrical & Tech CHS at (267) 514-1824 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1420-22 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL & TECH CHS is a public Title I Charter school in Philadelphia, PA with about 615 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Philadelphia City SD
Total Students:
615
Teachers:
31.66
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 615 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL & TECH CHS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.7%
White
13.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.9%
Asian
1.6%
Two or more races
1.5%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.