Parkway West

Public 9-12

 4725 Fairmont Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19139


(215) 400-7710

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,956 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  228

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.1%
Two or more races:
4.4%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Parkway West ranks worse than 85.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 24th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Parkway West freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.1%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkway West is 13.2, which is the 21st best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkway West is $21,956, which is the 8th highest among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Parkway West:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkway West 578th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Parkway West in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parkway West

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Rank History for all students at Parkway West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.81 460th 604 23.8%
2007 50.60 383rd 615 37.7%
2008 41.09 447th 621 28.0%
2009 40.70 463rd 632 26.7%
2010 45.29 431st 649 33.6%
2011 18.15 581st 660 12.0%
2012 42.27 468th 664 29.5%
2013 38.64 434th 591 26.6%
2014 40.56 412th 580 29.0%
2015 29.88 534th 680 21.5%
2016 26.71 541st 677 20.1%
2017 27.57 518th 663 21.9%
2018 20.35 547th 673 18.7%
2019 6.90 620th 693 10.5%
2022 13.90 551st 634 13.1%
2023 14.25 578th 674 14.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkway West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.90 517th 652 20.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Parkway West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.73 150th 260 42.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Parkway West

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 7 409 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 6 413 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2007 3 342 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2008 1 359 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2009 2 317 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2010 1 308 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 312
2011 2 282 2 1 0 0 1 0 288
2012 5 252 2 2 0 0 1 0 262
2013 4 248 1 3 0 0 1 0 257
2014 8 301 2 4 0 0 2 0 317
2015 5 280 1 4 0 0 2 0 292
2016 2 279 2 3 0 0 3 0 289
2017 2 242 4 6 0 0 4 0 258
2018 2 293 4 5 1 0 5 0 310
2019 3 298 3 4 1 0 10 0 319
2020 3 304 2 3 1 0 8 0 321
2021 2 297 2 7 1 0 7 0 316
2022 0 245 3 6 1 1 12 0 268
2023 0 210 2 6 0 0 10 0 228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkway West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 425 22.0 19.3 0
2006 427 17.0 25.1 0
2007 350 17.0 20.6 0
2008 364 18.8 19.4 n/a
2009 321 17.5 18.3 n/a
2010 312 18.2 17.1 34.1
2011 288 18.2 15.7 42
2012 262 14.8 17.6 44.3
2013 257 15.3 16.6 58
2014 317 15.0 21.1 64
2015 292 15.0 19.4 69.5
2016 289 7.0 41.2 100
2017 258 15.0 17.2 100
2018 310 14.8 20.8 100
2019 319 16.3 19.4 100
2020 321 17.5 18.3 100
2021 316 14.2 22.2 99.1
2022 268 15.7 17.0 98.9
2023 228 17.2 13.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkway West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 425 22.0 19.3 0
2006 427 17.0 25.1 0
2007 350 17.0 20.6 0
2008 364 18.8 19.4 n/a
2009 321 17.5 18.3 n/a
2010 312 18.2 17.1 34.1
2011 288 18.2 15.7 42
2012 262 14.8 17.6 44.3
2013 257 15.3 16.6 58
2014 317 15.0 21.1 64
2015 292 15.0 19.4 69.5
2016 289 7.0 41.2 100
2017 258 15.0 17.2 100
2018 310 14.8 20.8 100
2019 319 16.3 19.4 100
2020 321 17.5 18.3 100
2021 316 14.2 22.2 99.1
2022 268 15.7 17.0 98.9
2023 228 17.2 13.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkway West

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,210 (8.8%) $12,509 (91.2%) $13,719
2020 $1,198 (8.1%) $13,586 (91.9%) $14,784
2021 $2,795 (17.4%) $13,224 (82.6%) $16,019
2022 $11,333 (51.6%) $10,623 (48.4%) $21,956

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkway West

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 620th of 693 High schoolsRanks 578th of 674 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Parkway West)30.70
 30.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Parkway West)15.725.6
 9.9%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Parkway West)3445.9
 11.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students319228
 28.5%
African American298210
 29.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Parkway West are 92% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Parkway West ranks in the bottom 14.2% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 228 students attended Parkway West.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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