Parkway West

Summary:

Parkway West is a public magnet high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 228 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in the state, Parkway West consistently underperforms both the district and state averages on academic measures.

Parkway West's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 4.5% of its 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 25.7% for the Philadelphia City School District and 41.6% for the state. The school's 4-year graduation rate is around 80%, lower than the state average, and its dropout rate is around 5%, higher than the state average. Additionally, Parkway West is consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of high schools in Pennsylvania.

Interestingly, Parkway West's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Overbrook High School, The Workshop School, and Sayre William L Middle School, which also serve predominantly low-income student populations. Despite increased spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio, Parkway West has not been able to significantly improve its academic outcomes, suggesting that addressing the school's challenges will require a comprehensive, long-term approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

4725 Fairmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139

(215) 400-7710

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
586^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,956

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 228

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.1%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parkway West ranks worse than 85.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 24^th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Parkway West who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.1%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkway West is 13.2, which is the 21^st best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Parkway West employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkway West is $21,956, which is the 8^th highest among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkway West:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkway West 586^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Parkway West in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parkway West

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Rank History for all students at Parkway West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	37.81	460^th	604	23.8%
2007	50.60	383^rd	615	37.7%
2008	41.09	447^th	621	28.0%
2009	40.70	463^rd	632	26.7%
2010	45.29	431^st	649	33.6%
2011	18.15	581^st	660	12.0%
2012	42.27	468^th	664	29.5%
2013	38.64	434^th	591	26.6%
2014	40.56	412^th	580	29.0%
2015	29.88	534^th	680	21.5%
2016	26.71	541^st	677	20.1%
2017	27.57	518^th	663	21.9%
2018	20.35	547^th	673	18.7%
2019	6.90	620^th	693	10.5%
2022	13.90	551^st	634	13.1%
2023	14.25	578^th	674	14.2%
2024	12.23	586^th	686	14.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkway West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.90	517^th	652	20.7%
2024	17.17	564^th	664	15.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Parkway West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.41	588^th	665	11.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Parkway West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.48	563^rd	662	15.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Parkway West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.73	150^th	260	42.3%
2024	36.97	175^th	284	38.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Parkway West

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	7	409	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	425
2006	6	413	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2007	3	342	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2008	1	359	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2009	2	317	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2010	1	308	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	312
2011	2	282	2	1	0	0	1	0	288
2012	5	252	2	2	0	0	1	0	262
2013	4	248	1	3	0	0	1	0	257
2014	8	301	2	4	0	0	2	0	317
2015	5	280	1	4	0	0	2	0	292
2016	2	279	2	3	0	0	3	0	289
2017	2	242	4	6	0	0	4	0	258
2018	2	293	4	5	1	0	5	0	310
2019	3	298	3	4	1	0	10	0	319
2020	3	304	2	3	1	0	8	0	321
2021	2	297	2	7	1	0	7	0	316
2022	0	245	3	6	1	1	12	0	268
2023	0	210	2	6	0	0	10	0	228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkway West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	425	22.0	19.3	0
2006	427	17.0	25.1	0
2007	350	17.0	20.6	0
2008	364	18.8	19.4	n/a
2009	321	17.5	18.3	n/a
2010	312	18.2	17.1	34.1
2011	288	18.2	15.7	42
2012	262	14.8	17.6	44.3
2013	257	15.3	16.6	58
2014	317	15.0	21.1	64
2015	292	15.0	19.4	69.5
2016	289	7.0	41.2	100
2017	258	15.0	17.2	100
2018	310	14.8	20.8	100
2019	319	16.3	19.4	100
2020	321	17.5	18.3	100
2021	316	14.2	22.2	99.1
2022	268	15.7	17.0	98.9
2023	228	17.2	13.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkway West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	425	22.0	19.3	0
2006	427	17.0	25.1	0
2007	350	17.0	20.6	0
2008	364	18.8	19.4	n/a
2009	321	17.5	18.3	n/a
2010	312	18.2	17.1	34.1
2011	288	18.2	15.7	42
2012	262	14.8	17.6	44.3
2013	257	15.3	16.6	58
2014	317	15.0	21.1	64
2015	292	15.0	19.4	69.5
2016	289	7.0	41.2	100
2017	258	15.0	17.2	100
2018	310	14.8	20.8	100
2019	319	16.3	19.4	100
2020	321	17.5	18.3	100
2021	316	14.2	22.2	99.1
2022	268	15.7	17.0	98.9
2023	228	17.2	13.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkway West

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,210 (8.8%)	$12,509 (91.2%)	$13,719
2020	$1,198 (8.1%)	$13,586 (91.9%)	$14,784
2021	$2,795 (17.4%)	$13,224 (82.6%)	$16,019
2022	$11,333 (51.6%)	$10,623 (48.4%)	$21,956

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkway West

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 620^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 578^th of 674 High schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Parkway West)	30.7	0	30.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Parkway West)	15.7	25.6	9.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Parkway West)	34	45.9	11.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	319	228	28.5%
African American	298	210	29.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Parkway West

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parkway West	Public, Magnet	9-12	4725 Fairmont Ave	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7710	228	17	13.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	210 (92.1%)	6 (2.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	12.2	586^th of 686 public high schools	14.6%		14.3	578^th of 674 public high schools	14.2%	8	4.5	17.5	46.5											$21,956	$11,333	$10,623
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West	Public	9-12	4300 Westminster Ave	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-9080	58	12	5.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	52 (89.7%)	6 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0													$55,977	$18,920	$37,056
West Philadelphia High School	Public	9-12	4901 Chestnut St	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7900	543	42	13.0	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	486 (89.5%)	18 (3.3%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	2.9	666^th of 686 public high schools	2.9%		3.3	665^th of 674 public high schools	1.3%	1	2.0	3.0	24.2											$18,425	$8,606	$9,819
The Workshop School	Public, Magnet	9-12	221 S Hanson St	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7730	194	15	12.7	100.0%	3 (1.5%)	176 (90.7%)	5 (2.6%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	1.9	678^th of 686 public high schools	1.2%		3.8	658^th of 674 public high schools	2.4%	20	0.0	0.0	17.1											$21,221	$11,139	$10,082
Robeson High School for Human Services	Public, Magnet	9-12	4125 Ludlow St	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7780	314	19	16.3	100.0%	4 (1.3%)	297 (94.6%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	33.6	492^nd of 686 public high schools	28.3%		24.2	538^th of 674 public high schools	20.2%	46	23.6	25.0	66.7											$17,725	$9,852	$7,873
School of the Future	Public, Magnet	9-12	4021 Parkside Ave	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7790	568	41	13.7	100.0%	5 (0.9%)	521 (91.7%)	22 (3.9%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	3.7	657^th of 686 public high schools	4.2%		6.3	624^th of 674 public high schools	7.4%	33	4.1	9.0	23.3											$18,264	$9,127	$9,137
Mastery Charter School - Shoemaker Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	5301 Media Street	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 296-7111	782	53	14.8		1 (0.1%)	693 (88.6%)	16 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	50 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.3%)	26.8	520^th of 686 public high schools	24.2%		8.3	612^th of 674 public high schools	9.2%	92	19.0	31.4	56.0		5.5	5.5	5.6	28.1	28.1		25.3	30.7	28.0	$22,072	$4,458	$17,614
KIPP DuBois Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	5070 Parkside Avenue	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	KIPP DuBois Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 307-3465	497	35	14.2		0 (0.0%)	486 (97.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	9.8	604^th of 686 public high schools	12.0%		10.9	599^th of 674 public high schools	11.1%	5	11.1	14.0	40.0											$19,753	$2,325	$17,428
Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	5501 Cedar Avenue	Philadelphia	19143	Philadelphia County	Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 387-5149	774	52	14.8	99.5%	2 (0.3%)	721 (93.2%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.8%)	9.9	603^rd of 686 public high schools	12.1%		12.2	586^th of 674 public high schools	13.1%	17	14.1	18.6	34.9	5.1	5.4	6.8	5.9	23.3	23.3	19.2	20.9	25.3	22.0	$19,187	$5,757	$13,430
Sayre William L Middle School	Public	9-12	5800 Walnut St	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7800	355	33	10.6	99.7%	1 (0.3%)	317 (89.3%)	14 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	4.3	645^th of 686 public high schools	6.0%		3.3	666^th of 674 public high schools	1.2%	21	5.0	10.3	25.5											$21,800	$10,421	$11,379

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkway West

What is the racial makeup of Parkway West?

Students at Parkway West are 92% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Parkway West?

In the 2022-23 school year, 228 students attended Parkway West.

What district is Parkway West in?

Philadelphia City School District

Is Parkway West a good school?

Parkway West ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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