Parkway West High School is an American public magnet high school that is located in the Mill Creek neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It shares a site with the Middle Years Alternative School for the Humanities. Both schools are part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, Parkway West 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkway West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Parkway West's student population of 167 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Aiming High and Striving for 95!
School Mascot
Hoyas
School Rankings
Parkway West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkway West is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2398 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
90%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hoyas
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkway West's ranking?
Parkway West is ranked #2398 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Parkway West often compared to?
Parkway Westis often viewed alongside schools like Sayre William L Middle School, West Philadelphia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkway West?
The graduation rate of Parkway West is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Parkway West?
167 students attend Parkway West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Parkway West students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway West?
Parkway West has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkway West offer ?
Parkway West offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkway West part of?
Parkway West is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkway West located?
Parkway West is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.
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