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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHILADELPHIA CITY SD·NCES 421899003860

West Philadelphia HS

4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · (215)400-7900 · Philadelphia County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL543 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
543
High
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
42 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
543 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
164
Grade 10
166
Grade 11
89
Grade 12
124
Student demographics
White
1%
Hispanic
3%
Black
90%
Asian
1%
Two+
5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
60%
Female
40%

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Quick facts

School name
West Philadelphia HS
District
Philadelphia City SD
Address
4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone
(215)400-7900
County
Philadelphia County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
543
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
543 (100%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
421899003860
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked

About West Philadelphia HS
What is the total enrollment at West Philadelphia HS?
West Philadelphia HS enrolls approximately 543 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does West Philadelphia HS serve?
West Philadelphia HS serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Philadelphia HS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Philadelphia HS is approximately 13.1:1 (42 FTE teachers).
How diverse is West Philadelphia HS?
West Philadelphia HS reports a student body of 1% White, 3% Hispanic, 90% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees West Philadelphia HS?
West Philadelphia HS is overseen by Philadelphia City SD in Philadelphia County.
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