Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Parkway West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Parkway West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway West is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkway West?
The graduation rate of Parkway West is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Parkway West?
228 students attend Parkway West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Parkway West students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway West?
Parkway West has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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