Bodine William W HS

1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

489 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs, located at 1101 N. 4th Street in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a selective-admission public magnet school within the School District of Philadelphia. Renowned for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on global studies, foreign languages, and international relations. Its mission is to prepare students for college and careers by fostering an understanding of diverse cultures, global interconnectedness, and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bodine is well-regarded for its tight-knit community and its emphasis on extracurricular opportunities, including Model United Nations, language clubs, and competitive athletics. Because it is a magnet school, it draws high-achieving students from across the city who are looking for a challenging, college-preparatory experience. Its central location in Philadelphia allows students to leverage the city’s resources, cultural institutions, and historical significance to enhance their educational experience.

489

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bodine William W HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	136
Black	193
Asian	58
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
193 (39.5%)
Hispanic
136 (27.8%)
White
61 (12.5%)
Asian
58 (11.9%)
Two or More
39 (8.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)400-7630
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
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 9 172

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bodine William W HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	172
Grade 10	107
Grade 11	88
Grade 12	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bodine William W HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	53%
Male	230	47%

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