Serving 543 students in grades 9-12, West Philadelphia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
West Philadelphia High School 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 West Philadelphia High School is 0.19, 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Philadelphia High School?
The graduation rate of West Philadelphia High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Philadelphia High School?
543 students attend West Philadelphia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Philadelphia High School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Philadelphia High School?
West Philadelphia High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Philadelphia High School offer ?
West Philadelphia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Philadelphia High School part of?
In what neighborhood is West Philadelphia High School located?
West Philadelphia High School is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other public schools located in University City.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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