The Workshop School is a project based school in the city of Philadelphia and one of the ten Citywide Admission school of The School District of Philadelphia
Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, The Workshop School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Workshop School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Workshop School's student population of 214 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Motto
We envision graduates who value learning, growth, and building community; and know how to shape their lives and our world
School Rankings
The Workshop School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Workshop School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2589 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
90%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Workshop School's ranking?
The Workshop School is ranked #2589 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Workshop School?
The graduation rate of The Workshop School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Workshop School?
214 students attend The Workshop School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of The Workshop School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Workshop School?
The Workshop School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Workshop School offer ?
The Workshop School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Workshop School part of?
The Workshop School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is The Workshop School located?
The Workshop School is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other public schools located in University City.
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