West Philadelphia High School vs. Parkway West
Should you attend West Philadelphia High School or Parkway West? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Philadelphia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Parkway West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
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).
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.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
543 students
228 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2395 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1717 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
11-19%
n/a
Graduation Rate
65-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
164
54
Grade 10 Students
166
61
Grade 11 Students
89
49
Grade 12 Students
124
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
90%
92%
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
