Robeson HS for Human Services

4125 Ludlow St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

266 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paul Robeson High School for Human Services, located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood, is a specialized magnet school within the School District of Philadelphia. As its name suggests, the school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the "Human Services" theme, designed to prepare students for careers in fields such as social work, health care, education, and community advocacy. By integrating academic rigor with career-focused learning, the school aims to cultivate civic-minded graduates who are prepared to address the needs of their communities and pursue higher education.

The school is noted for its focus on social justice and public service, reflecting the legacy of its namesake, Paul Robeson, a prominent activist and polymath. Through partnerships and project-based learning, students are encouraged to develop leadership skills and a strong sense of social responsibility. While the school serves the local Philadelphia community, its thematic approach provides a unique educational pathway for students interested in working directly with people and fostering positive systemic change.

266

Total Students

13.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robeson HS for Human Services
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	8
Black	251
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Black
251 (94.4%)
Hispanic
8 (3.0%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
White
1 (0.4%)

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)400-7780
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 64

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 79