Parkway West
School Overview
Parkway West is a public Magnet school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Philadelphia City School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 34% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 314 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 17 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 314 students are attending Parkway West. By gender, there are 143 and 171 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Parkway West offers the gifted and talented program. Total 3 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 17 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Parkway West and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 94.1% of teachers are certified. 94.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 17 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 16 | 94.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 314 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 601,337 Households |
| Population | 1,530,814 |
| Male | 747,479 |
| Female | 831,596 |
| Child Population | 468,342 |
| Total Housing Units | 685,956 Units |
| Average House Value | $163,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,042 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.20% |
| Average Household Income | $45,927 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.85% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Parkway West offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 63 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 73 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Parkway West.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 63 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 61 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 73 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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