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High Schools

The Workshop School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 221 S Hanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19139.0

(215)400-7730

1/10
#624
Rank 624 out of 625
Top 100%
English Language Arts1/10 · #621 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #621 · 1st percentile
Science1/10 · #615 · 0th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

The Workshop School in West Philadelphia takes a project-based approach to learning that sets it apart from a traditional classroom experience — students work on real-world challenges rather than sitting through lectures, which can be a genuinely exciting fit for hands-on, creative learners who thrive outside conventional structures. Academically, the school faces significant challenges, and families prioritizing strong standardized test performance may want to look elsewhere, but those drawn to innovative pedagogy and a tight-knit, mission-driven community may find the model compelling. West Philadelphia itself is a neighborhood in transition, with deep roots, a strong university presence, and a growing arts and food scene that gives the surrounding area real character.

Student Demographics

43 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
41 (95%)
Hispanic
1 (2%)
White
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged38 (88%)
Students with Disabilities15 (35%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

214
Enrollment
15.1
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

88.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #20 · 97th percentile

407 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found