West Philadelphia HS

4901 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139

718 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Philadelphia High School, located at 4901 Chestnut Street in the Walnut Hill neighborhood, serves as a cornerstone of the West Philadelphia community. Operating within the School District of Philadelphia, the school has a storied history and is known for its distinctive architectural presence in the area. It focuses on providing a comprehensive public education to a diverse student body, aiming to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success through a blend of academic coursework and extracurricular engagement.

In recent years, the school has placed a significant emphasis on career and technical education (CTE) programs, offering students pathways in areas such as health-related technologies and computer science to help them gain real-world skills. As a community-centric institution, West Philadelphia High School frequently works to integrate student life with local resources and partnerships, striving to create a supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and civic responsibility.

718

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Philadelphia HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	28
Black	644
Asian	15
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
644 (89.7%)
Hispanic
28 (3.9%)
Two or More
24 (3.3%)
Asian
15 (2.1%)
White
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 202

Grade 10 212

Grade 11 158

Grade 12 146