Olney HS
Reported Enrollment
1,196
students
District
Philadelphia City SD
County Context Score
34/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
100 W Duncannon Ave, Philadephia, PA, 19120
School District
Philadelphia City SD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 421899010029
- District ID
- 4218990
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,196 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Olney HS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Philadelphia County has 304 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 219 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Olney HS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Philadelphia City SD, Philadelphia County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Olney HS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Philadelphia City SD.
1,196 students
Olney HS reports 1,196 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 69 other high schools in Philadelphia County with enrollment data, 64 report fewer students and 5 report more. The peer median is 547 students.
70 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 558 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
219 district schools
Philadelphia City SD lists 148 primary, 14 middle, 55 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
148
Middle
14
High
55
Other
2
Nearby context inside Philadelphia City SD
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School Profile FAQ
Is Olney HS a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Philadelphia City SD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Olney HS?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Olney HS data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Olney HS with nearby schools?
Olney HS should be compared with 70 high schools in Philadelphia County, plus other schools in Philadelphia City SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Olney HS?
Before using Olney HS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Philadelphia City SD.
Part of Philadelphia City SD
Olney HS is one of 219 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 114,779 students across 219 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
219
Reported Enrollment
114,779
219 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Cayuga SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Overbrook Elementary SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Marshall ThurgoodPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Munoz-Marin LuisPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Washington Grover Jr Sch5–8 · MiddleListed only
- Gamp5–12 · HighListed only
- Swenson Arts & Technology HS9–12 · HighListed only
- Penn Alexander SchKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Paul Robeson HS for Human Services9–12 · HighListed only
Similar Schools
Philadelphia County Schools
County Context Score
34/100
County-level composite across 304 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.