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West Philadelphia High School
  • Public
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA

Report Card

grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C minus
  2. Diversity
    grade C+
  3. Teachers
    grade B minus
  4. College Prep
    grade C
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Administration
    grade C+
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade B
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B minus

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West Philadelphia High School is a public school located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. It has 481 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 10% of students are at least proficient in math and 17% in reading.

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4901 CHESTNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139
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School District
Philadelphia City Sd

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
17%
Percent Proficient - Math
10%
Average Graduation Rate
62%
Average SAT
860
31 responses
Average ACT
23
5 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available  

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Living in the Area

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade D+
Median Household Income
$46,761
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,329
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$364,346
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 4 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 4 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 5 responses
  • Pep Rallies
    60%
  • Homecoming
    20%
  • Spirit Week
    20%

Students

Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
481
Free or Reduced Lunch
99%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 6 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 6 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 6 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$66,859
Teachers in First/Second Year
23.1%
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 6 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 6 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 6 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$27,483 / year
National
$12,239
83%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 6 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 6 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 6 responses

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