- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
West Philadelphia Hs
Federal NCES profile for West Philadelphia Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899003860
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Philadelphia Hs earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #54 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Philadelphia Hs has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Philadelphia Hs ranks #54 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
West Philadelphia Hs grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 421899003860 · Philadelphia, PA High · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 17.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
West Philadelphia Hs grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Philadelphia Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 718
West Philadelphia Hs
718 students
What this shows West Philadelphia Hs reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Philadelphia Hs compares
West Philadelphia Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.1%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, West Philadelphia Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Philadelphia Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Philadelphia Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Philadelphia Hs
How many students attend West Philadelphia Hs?
West Philadelphia Hs has 718 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Philadelphia Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Philadelphia Hs is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Philadelphia Hs?
100.0% of students at West Philadelphia Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Philadelphia Hs?
The largest demographic group at West Philadelphia Hs is African American at 89.7% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Philadelphia Hs?
West Philadelphia Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Philadelphia Hs rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, West Philadelphia Hs ranks #54 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides West Philadelphia Hs, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.