Gregory Mims
Golden Key Realty, LLC
(856) 409-6952
62 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$350,000 Price
West Philadelphia High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4901 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
860
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.14
Graduation Rate
77%
Niche Grade
C
B
C
C+
B-
B
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.14
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
860
Math
440
Verbal
420
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
186:1
Student Diversity
Male
59.7%
Female
40.3%
Black
89.5%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University
73 Students
Drexel University
51 Students
Penn State
41 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
37 Students
University of Pennsylvania
32 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
29 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
25 Students
Morgan State University
24 Students
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
22 Students
Saint Joseph's University
21 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
37 Students
Nursing
26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
17 Students
Psychology
16 Students
Biology
8 Students
Communications
8 Students
Computer Science
7 Students
Early Childhood Education
7 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service
6 Students
Information Technology
6 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/3/2024
west philadelphia is the best school l could say based on my experience at the school.the teachers are good at their work, i like the way they try to talk to us in every possible way and trying to understand what we are going through or if we need guide and canceling, am so happy to be at this school because that my made my senior year so easy that l don't have to get stressed about my college, becouse they talk to every student making sure they are on track with their college preparation
5/1/2021
Ms towey the math teacher is very unprofessional. Needs to work on her attitude towards students AND parents
12/17/2020
Truly awesome principle. Nice basketball gym. Nice building. In consistent rules. Professional attire as an uniform, builds character. Moderate teaching staff with the exception of some outgoing excellent teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/26/2017
The administration cares and is proactive in responding to student needs. There are several incentive programs that are in place to motivate students.
10/11/2016
I'm a substitute educator, and my ratings are based on my experience teaching the new West Philadelphia High school. The school has an overbearing control freak for a principal, that believe she can motivate the students by instilling fear of losing their cell phones and suspensions instead of utili...
10/27/2011
Comments and rankings are based on the OLD West Philly. If anyone has stats, comments, reviews on the NEW school please post them here. I need to find a well rounded school and this site has very old and outdated information.
10/12/2010
As a big city public school it really needs the money. Has great program for building the cars of the future.
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Gregory Mims
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Asmaro Gist
Realty Mark Associates-CC
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$223,000 Price
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KW Empower
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$200K - $467K
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$359,967
% Renters
83%
Average Household Income
$57,529
% of College Grads
36.3%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
3,310 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Clark Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Malcolm X Park
- Playground
- Events
Barkan Park
- Playground
Cobbs Creek Park
Cobbs Creek Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Vidas Athletic Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Lee Cultural Center Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Bartram's Garden
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Max Paul Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Spruce Hill
Victorian-style homes and tree-lined streets minutes from University City
West Philadelphia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Philadelphia, PA and is served by the Philadelphia City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 593 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. West Philadelphia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.14, the graduation rate is 77%, and the average SAT score is 860. The average home value in this area is $359,967. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paul Robeson High School, Parkway West, William L. Sayre High School, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Philadelphia High School.