Parkway West

4725 Fairmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139

228 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parkway West High School, located at 4725 Fairmont Ave in the West Philadelphia area, is part of the School District of Philadelphia’s network of "Parkway" schools. These schools are historically modeled after the "school without walls" concept, which emphasizes a non-traditional learning environment, student autonomy, and the integration of the surrounding city as a classroom. The school focuses on fostering a community-centered atmosphere where students are encouraged to take an active role in their educational journey through personalized learning experiences.

The school is generally recognized for its smaller student body size compared to traditional comprehensive high schools, which allows for closer relationships between faculty and students. Academically, Parkway West aims to prepare students for post-secondary success by balancing standard curriculum requirements with project-based learning and civic engagement. It serves as a distinct educational choice for students in the Philadelphia area who thrive in a more intimate, flexible, and community-oriented academic setting.

228

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkway West
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	6
Black	210
Asian	2
Two or More	10

Black
210 (92.1 %)
Two or More
10 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7710
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 54

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 64