Very Good
#143 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 16% of private schools
West Catholic Preparatory H.s.
High School
4501 CHESTNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
7.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#143 of 873
In Philadelphia
#13 of 95
public schools
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West Catholic Preparatory H.s.
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About West Catholic Preparatory H.s.
West Catholic Preparatory H.s. is a private high school in Philadelphia, PA. West Catholic Preparatory H.s. serves approximately 414 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. West Catholic Preparatory H.s. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
West Catholic Preparatory H.s. is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow West Catholic Preparatory H.s. compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| West Catholic Preparatory H.s. (this school) | 7.6 |
| Robeson HS for Human Services | 6.4 |
| The Workshop School | 7.0 |
| West Philadelphia HS | 4.3 |
| Parkway West | 4.6 |
| Belmont CS | 4.3 |
| Philadelphia Learning Academy - West | 3.2 |
| Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS | 4.1 |
| School of the Future | 3.7 |
| Mastery CS-Hardy Williams | 4.0 |
| Sayre William L MS | 5.0 |
| Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus | 3.7 |
| KIPP DuBois CS | 5.3 |
| Universal Audenried CS | 5.6 |
| Motivation HS | 5.5 |
| Freire CS | 3.8 |
| Richard Allen Preparatory CS | 3.7 |
| Overbrook HS | 5.8 |
| Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS | 3.7 |
| Vaux HS: A Big Picture School | 6.2 |
| Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers | 5.1 |
Showing 20 of 91 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4501 CHESTNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering West Catholic Preparatory H.s. may also want to explore other high schools in the area. The Workshop School (rated 7.0/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Robeson HS for Human Services (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Parkway West (rated 4.6/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE ISLAMIC EDUCATION SCHOOL -TIES Philadelphia | 0.1 mi | 8.4 |
| KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS Philadelphia | 0.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Locke Alain Sch Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Lea Henry C Sch Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Penn Alexander Sch Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Robeson HS for Human Services Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| The Workshop School Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| West Philadelphia HS Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Parkway West Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Middle Years Alternative Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Washington Martha Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| JUBILEE SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| BEULAH BAPTIST CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Belmont CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Rhoads James Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| PHILADELPHIA FREE SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| QUBA INSTITUTE OF ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19139 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,701
Median Home Value
$118,700
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
Population
44,619
College Educated
21.9%
Homeownership
39.4%
Avg Commute
33.1 min
Poverty Rate
28.9%
Median Age
33
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| CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Erie, PA | 7.6 |
| GLOBAL VISION CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Scotland, PA | 7.6 |
| Girard HS Girard, PA | 7.6 |
| Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp Harrisburg, PA | 7.6 |
| Jeannette HS Jeannette, PA | 7.6 |
| Kane Area HS Kane, PA | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Catholic Preparatory H.s.
What grades does West Catholic Preparatory H.s. serve?
West Catholic Preparatory H.s. serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Catholic Preparatory H.s.?
West Catholic Preparatory H.s. has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Catholic Preparatory H.s.?
The student-teacher ratio at West Catholic Preparatory H.s. is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does West Catholic Preparatory H.s. rank in PA?
West Catholic Preparatory H.s. ranks #143 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is West Catholic Preparatory H.s.'s MySchoolScout rating?
West Catholic Preparatory H.s. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is West Catholic Preparatory H.s. a private school?
Yes, West Catholic Preparatory H.s. is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is West Catholic Preparatory H.s. a religious school?
West Catholic Preparatory H.s. has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 386-2244
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