For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,612 students in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Center City West are Freire Charter School and Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Freire Charter School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Gr: 5-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA include Freire Charter School and Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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