For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,373 students in 19139, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 19139, PA are Parkway West, Sayre William L Middle School and West Philadelphia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19139 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19139, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19139 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkway West, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19139, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway West
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Fairmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7710
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7710
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Sayre William L Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7800
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
West Philadelphia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7900
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
The Workshop School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
221 S Hanson St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7730
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7730
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
19139, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5630 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 471-2905
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 471-2905
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
4725 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 581-5510
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 581-5510
Grades: 5-8
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19139, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 19139, PA include Parkway West, Sayre William L Middle School and West Philadelphia High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19139?
4 public high schools are located in 19139.
What is the racial composition of students in 19139?
19139 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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