West Catholic Preparatory High School

West Catholic Preparatory High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
4501 Chestnut St,  Philadelphia, PA
3.9
5.0
310 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sr Mary E Bur
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
18
Average GPA
3.5
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
21
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
18
Math
20
English
19
Reading
19
Science
14
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
86%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Black
64.3%
White
13.1%
Two or more races
10.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Hispanic
5.2%

School Rankings

#43 Best HS For Athletes in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 166 Students
Penn State 127 Students
Drexel University 111 Students
University of Pittsburgh 79 Students
Howard University 71 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 71 Students
University of Pennsylvania 70 Students
Morgan State University 63 Students
Saint Joseph's University 63 Students
Delaware State University 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 79 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Business 55 Students
Biology 46 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Finance 17 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 76 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/29/2025
My experience in this school has been wonderful overall. I love the relationships I have with all my teachers. They show that they care for us and really want us to gain knowledge everyday. A lot of the students, including me, are involved in sports. The coaches work hard everyday to make the perfect teams.
3.0 Senior
9/3/2024
The worst aspect is the absence of instructors and/or their ignorance of requests or grievances from parents and kids. The best part is the relationships and people you meet. Some teachers are incredibly invested in their students' lives and are amazing individuals. Absence of activities or events
3.0 Freshman
9/19/2023
so far the school is everything that I was looking for the teachers are great and the staff but I would recommend coming to west catholic I am in love with the school
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
1/9/2012
West Catholic is a family in the truest sense. There's a sense of comradery in the halls when you can call every student by name. West is an unique school where family is evident at every corner. The teachers are all amazing because they're all willing to push us in the right direction and go the ex...
5.0 parent
1/25/2008

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West Catholic Preparatory High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 4501 Chestnut St in Philadelphia, PA. The school has a total enrollment of 310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. West Catholic Preparatory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.5. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $661,855. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mill Creek School, The City School at Spruce Hill, Lutheran High School Of Philadelphia, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Catholic Preparatory High School.

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