ROXBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

Roxborough HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 638 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 51 teachers, Roxborough HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Roxborough High School, located at 6498 Ridge Avenue in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in the School District of Philadelphia. The school offers a diverse academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

In recent years, the school has placed a significant focus on career and technical education (CTE) to better prepare students for post-secondary success. Their specialized programs—which include fields such as health-related technology, digital media, and business—are designed to provide students with hands-on experience and industry-recognized certifications. By combining traditional academic coursework with these practical skill-building opportunities, Roxborough High School seeks to equip its graduates with the tools necessary for both college and career readiness in a competitive landscape.

For more information, contact Roxborough HS at (215) 487-4464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.