West Philadelphia HS, PA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7900
How West Philadelphia HS Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score14
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at West Philadelphia HS
445Students
100%Low-Income Students
38Teachers
12 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 59% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 30% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 24% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 23% | 19% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 93% | 13% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 72% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 8% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at West Philadelphia HS
17%Math Proficiency
17%Reading Proficiency
17%Average Proficiency
72%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 15% | 58% | 50% |
| Male | 15% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 17% | 64% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17% | 39% | 38% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 14% | 45% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 35% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at West Philadelphia HS
57%Overall Rate
62%Low-Income
-Limited English
54%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62% | 68% | 69% |
Location Map
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