BARTRAM JOHN - MAIN

Bartram John - Main is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 518 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 26 teachers, Bartram John - Main 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.

John Bartram High School, located at 2401 S. 67th St. in Southwest Philadelphia, is a historic public high school serving the city’s 12th District. Named after the famed 18th-century botanist, the school has long been a landmark in the Elmwood Park neighborhood. As a large-scale institution within the School District of Philadelphia, it offers a traditional comprehensive high school experience, providing students with access to core academic curricula, athletics, and extracurricular programs designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and workforce entry.

In recent years, the school has been a focal point for district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and fostering community engagement. Like many schools in the Philadelphia system, Bartram emphasizes the importance of school climate, academic rigor, and career-technical education to help students navigate the challenges of urban education. While the school has faced the systemic difficulties common to large city high schools, it continues to serve as an essential hub for local families, working to maintain its historic legacy while modernizing its approach to student support and instruction.

For more information, contact Bartram John - Main at (215) 492-6450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.