D−
West Philadelphia HS
PublicHighGrades 9–12
4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · (215) 400-7900 · Part of Philadelphia City School District
Students
718
Students per teacher
21:1
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about West Philadelphia HS
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 58 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 93% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 55%
Location
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4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9202
Grade 10212
Grade 11158
Grade 12146
Enrollment over time
372’20
481’21
543’22
593’23
718’24
Up 93% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 90%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.