Lankenau HS

201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128

228 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lankenau High School is a public magnet high school located in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia. Known for its smaller, intimate learning environment, the school focuses on a college-preparatory curriculum with an emphasis on environmental science and sustainability. As a specialized admissions school within the School District of Philadelphia, it attracts students who are interested in a rigorous academic experience rooted in a community-oriented atmosphere.

Beyond its core academics, Lankenau is recognized for its unique campus setting, which includes a working farm and greenhouse that serve as hands-on laboratories for students. By integrating environmental stewardship into the daily curriculum, the school encourages students to engage with real-world problem solving and ecological responsibility. This approach, combined with a supportive faculty and a focus on post-secondary success, makes Lankenau a distinct educational option for students seeking a more personalized high school experience.

228

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lankenau HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	11
Black	199
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
199 (87.3%)
Hispanic
11 (4.8%)
Two or More
9 (3.9%)
White
6 (2.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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)400-3420
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 69

Grade 10 29

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 53