School Overview
Motivation High School, located on Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia, is a specialized public school within the School District of Philadelphia that focuses on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. As an IB World School, it emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based academic curriculum designed to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of higher education. The school's educational philosophy centers on fostering global citizenship, critical thinking, and social responsibility, aiming to provide a high-quality college-preparatory experience for students in the local community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Motivation High School is known for its supportive, smaller-school environment, which allows for closer relationships between faculty and students. The school culture is intentionally built around "motivation" as a core tenet, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and personal growth. By blending the structure of the IB framework with a personalized approach to student support, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed both academically and as active, engaged members of society.
332
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Motivation HS
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic11
Black306
Asian3
Two or More9
American Indian2
  • Black
    306 (92.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • White
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Philadelphia City SD
Phone: (215)400-7930
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 82
Grade 10 84
Grade 11 85
Grade 12 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Motivation HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 982
Grade 1084
Grade 1185
Grade 1281
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Motivation HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17452.4%
Male15847.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)