KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District

5070 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 848 students in KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,932 Schools
# Students
848 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#596 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11%
38%
30%
55%
30-34%
57%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
94%
14%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,592 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,406
$23,724
Spending / Student
$15,592
$23,146

Best KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Gr: K-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District?
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 848 students.
What is the rank of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District?
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District is ranked #596 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District?
94% of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District?
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,592 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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