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Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4300 Westminster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Math 0% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Philadelphia Learning Academy - West score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2016–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 18% in 2021.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Philadelphia Learning Academy - West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,526
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,329/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
17.8%
Poverty rate
36.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 945 | Compare → |
| Parkway WestEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| School of the FutureEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| West Catholic Preparatory H.s.Private · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #197 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 60 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,723 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philadelphia Learning Academy - West
What grades does Philadelphia Learning Academy - West serve?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
The student-teacher ratio at Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philadelphia Learning Academy - West rank in PA?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West ranks #2,723 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Philadelphia Learning Academy - West's MySchoolScout rating?
Philadelphia Learning Academy - West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philadelphia Learning Academy - West has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Philadelphia Learning Academy - West a charter school?
No, Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philadelphia Learning Academy - West a Title I school?
No, Philadelphia Learning Academy - West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Philadelphia Learning Academy - West?
100.0% of students at Philadelphia Learning Academy - West qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.7%
- Phone
- (215) 400-9080
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 19104)
- 54,454
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 23.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024, multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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