West Philadelphia High School vs. Parkway West
Should I attend West Philadelphia High School or Parkway West? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Philadelphia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Parkway West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, West Philadelphia 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Serving 268 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 6-9% (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 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
481 students
268 students
% Male | % Female
64% | 36%
38% | 62%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
181
64
Grade 10 Students
98
59
Grade 11 Students
99
68
Grade 12 Students
103
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
89%
92%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%