The Workshop School vs West Philadelphia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 367 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Workshop School
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
214 students
West Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
718 students
| Measure | The Workshop School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | West Philadelphia HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #599 of 618 | #607 of 618 |
| National rank | #16350 of 16,910 | #16508 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 214 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Workshop School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 11.3).
- •West Philadelphia HS does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •The Workshop School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •West Philadelphia HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 88.3%).
- •The Workshop School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.1).
- •West Philadelphia HS is the larger school with 718 students compared with 214.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Workshop School better than West Philadelphia HS?
On the Success Index (US), The Workshop School ranks higher (12.9 vs 11.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Workshop School and West Philadelphia HS?
About 367 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
The Workshop School: 214. West Philadelphia HS: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do The Workshop School and West Philadelphia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
The Workshop School is 599th of 618 and West Philadelphia HS is 607th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).