Serving 8 students in grades 9-12, Parkway West Career And Technology Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkway West Career And Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Parkway West Career And Technology Center's student population of 8 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parkway West Career And Technology Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
25%
14%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Parkway West Career And Technology Center?
8 students attend Parkway West Career And Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Parkway West Career And Technology Center students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Parkway West Career And Technology Center offer ?
Parkway West Career And Technology Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parkway West Career And Technology Center part of?
Parkway West Career And Technology Center is part of Parkway West Career And Technology Center School District.
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