Bok Edw W Technical High School (Closed 2014)

Serving 873 students in grades 9-12, Bok Edw W Technical 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
873 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
20-24%
73%
(12-13)
35-39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
72%
14%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(12-13)
85-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bok Edw W Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Bok Edw W Technical High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bok Edw W Technical High School?
873 students attend Bok Edw W Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bok Edw W Technical High School students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bok Edw W Technical High School?
Bok Edw W Technical High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bok Edw W Technical High School offer ?
Bok Edw W Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bok Edw W Technical High School part of?
Bok Edw W Technical High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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