Bodine William W High School

1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 547 students in grades 9-12, Bodine William W High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bodine William W High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Bodine William W High School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
547 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Bodine William W High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bodine William W High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#717 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bodine William W High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bodine William W High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bodine William W High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bodine William W High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
15%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bodine William W High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bodine William W High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bodine William W High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bodine William W High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Bodine William W High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bodine William W High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bodine William W High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bodine William W High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bodine William W High School's ranking?
Bodine William W High School is ranked #717 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bodine William W High School often compared to?
Bodine William W High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bodine William W High School?
The graduation rate of Bodine William W High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bodine William W High School?
547 students attend Bodine William W High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bodine William W High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bodine William W High School?
Bodine William W High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bodine William W High School offer ?
Bodine William W High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bodine William W High School part of?
Bodine William W High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bodine William W High School located?
Bodine William W High School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

School Reviews

5   11/5/2014
i like this schhol i think this is a great school for my daughter
- Posted by Parent - syria
5   6/20/2012
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Posted by Student/Alumni - willi

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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