West Oak Lane Charter School

7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 995 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Oak Lane Charter 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Oak Lane Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

West Oak Lane Charter School's student population of 995 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
995 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

West Oak Lane Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Oak Lane Charter School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2233 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Oak Lane Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Oak Lane Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
99%
14%
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White
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63%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Oak Lane Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Oak Lane Charter School's ranking?
West Oak Lane Charter School is ranked #2233 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Oak Lane Charter School?
995 students attend West Oak Lane Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of West Oak Lane Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Oak Lane Charter School?
West Oak Lane Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Oak Lane Charter School offer ?
West Oak Lane Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Oak Lane Charter School part of?
West Oak Lane Charter School is part of West Oak Lane CS School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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