West Philadelphia High School vs. Sayre William L MiddleSchool
Should I attend West Philadelphia High School or Sayre William L MiddleSchool? 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
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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
Sayre William L MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 382 students in grades 9-12, Sayre William L MiddleSchool 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
481 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
64% | 36%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#2000 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
<50%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
181
101
Grade 10 Students
98
100
Grade 11 Students
99
79
Grade 12 Students
103
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
89%
90%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
