Penn William High School (Closed 2012)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students (09-10)
136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
22 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Penn William High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
(09-10)
13%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Penn William High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
84%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Penn William High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
3%
72%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Penn William High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
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(10-11)
≤20%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
98%
31%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Penn William High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Penn William High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Penn William High School?
The graduation rate of Penn William High School is 20%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Penn William High School?
136 students attend Penn William High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Penn William High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Penn William High School offer ?
Penn William High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Penn William High School part of?
Penn William High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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