Bodine William W HS

1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

547 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs, located at 1101 N. 4th Street in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a selective-admission public magnet school within the School District of Philadelphia. Renowned for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on global studies, foreign languages, and international relations. Its mission is to prepare students for college and careers by fostering an understanding of diverse cultures, global interconnectedness, and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bodine is well-regarded for its tight-knit community and its emphasis on extracurricular opportunities, including Model United Nations, language clubs, and competitive athletics. Because it is a magnet school, it draws high-achieving students from across the city who are looking for a challenging, college-preparatory experience. Its central location in Philadelphia allows students to leverage the city’s resources, cultural institutions, and historical significance to enhance their educational experience.

547

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bodine William W HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	123
Black	254
Asian	80
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

Black
254 (46.4 %)
Hispanic
123 (22.5 %)
Asian
80 (14.6 %)
White
53 (9.7 %)
Two or More
36 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)400-7630
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 9 117

Grade 10 120

Grade 11 154

Grade 12 156

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bodine William W HS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	117
Grade 10	120
Grade 11	154
Grade 12	156

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bodine William W HS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	57%
Male	235	43%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)