For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,441 students in the neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in West Philadelphia are The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, Parkway West and School Of The Future. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Motivation High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Grades: 5-12
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Parkway West
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Fairmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7710
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7710
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
School Of The Future
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4021 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7790
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7790
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Westminster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-9080
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-9080
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #55.
Overbrook High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5898 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7300
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Sayre William L Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7800
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Motivation High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7930
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7930
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Grades: 6-12
| 773 students
Rank: #99.
Belmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Grades: K-12
| 945 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, Parkway West and School Of The Future.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
9 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of West Philadelphia, Philadelphia public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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