West Philadelphia Catholic High School
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 538
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- Address
- 4501 Chestnut St
- Philadelphia, PA 19139
- Phone
- (215) 386-2244
- Other Details
- Website: www.catholicschools-phl.org
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School Description
West Philadelphia Catholic High School enrolls 538 high school students from grades 9-12. It is located in Philadelphia, PA, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $30,746.
School Operational Details
- Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 180
- School Hours Per Day: 7
School Religious Orientation
- Roman CatholicArchdiocese of Philadelphia, PA
School Associations
- National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 538
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.5Full-Time Teachers: 31Part-Time Teachers: 4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.1
- Percent Minority Students: 88.7%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 296 (55.0%)
- Females: 242 (45.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Black | 428 | 79.6% |
| Asian | 30 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 3.2% |
| White | 61 | 11.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 167 | 31.0% |
| 10th Grade | 144 | 26.8% |
| 11th Grade | 109 | 20.3% |
| 12th Grade | 118 | 21.9% |
Source: PA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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