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West Philadelphia HS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Grades 9 to 12 · Philadelphia City SD

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About West Philadelphia HS

West Philadelphia HS is a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 718 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Philadelphia. There are about 20.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (34.3 teachers in all). It is one of 219 schools in Philadelphia City SD. Federal locale data places it in a large city. There are 277 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone	(215) 400-7900
School district	Philadelphia City SD
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	718
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34.3
Students per teacher	20.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Philadelphia County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 421899003860). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Philadelphia HS serve?

West Philadelphia HS serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend West Philadelphia HS?

West Philadelphia HS reported 718 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Philadelphia HS?

About 20.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 718 students and 34.3 teachers in federal data.

Is West Philadelphia HS a public or charter school?

West Philadelphia HS is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Philadelphia HS in?

West Philadelphia HS is part of Philadelphia City SD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/pa/philadelphia-city-sd/

Where is West Philadelphia HS located?

West Philadelphia HS is at 4901 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The phone number is (215) 400-7900.

How many other schools are near West Philadelphia HS?

There are 277 other schools within 5 miles of West Philadelphia HS in our directory.