KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District

5070 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 849 students in KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,928 Schools
# Students
849 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#606 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter   School District 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.
30-34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
794 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
94%
14%
# White Students
1 Student
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
n/a
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
90
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,574 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,386
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in KIPP West Philadelphia Charter   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,574
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in KIPP West Philadelphia Charter   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Grades: K-8
| 849 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District?
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 849 students.
What is the rank of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District?
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District is ranked #604 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District?
94% of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District?
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,574 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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