Parkway West vs. West Philadelphia High School
Should you attend Parkway West or West Philadelphia High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Parkway West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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West Philadelphia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, Parkway West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Serving 593 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
167 students
593 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1717 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2395 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
10-14%
n/a
Graduation Rate
75-79%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
19
194
Grade 10 Students
46
166
Grade 11 Students
58
134
Grade 12 Students
44
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
90%
89%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
