Bodine William W High School

1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 606 students in grades 9-12, Bodine William W High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84%
  • 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 606 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
606 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bodine William W High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
55-59%
38%
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(18-19)
80-84%
62%
This chart display 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
13%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
14%
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Black
49%
14%
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White
9%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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≥95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bodine William W High School?
The graduation rate of Bodine William W High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bodine William W High School?
606 students attend Bodine William W High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bodine William W High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% 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 21:1, 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 SD School District.

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)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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