For the 2025-26 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, The Workshop School and Sayre William L Middle 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 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), 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 74%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Workshop School, with 80-89% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway West
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Fairmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7710
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Sayre William L Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7800
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
West Philadelphia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7900
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19139, Pennsylvania 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4725 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 581-5510
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 581-5510
Gr: 5-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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, The Workshop School and Sayre William L Middle 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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