William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs is an historic high school located in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Bodine William W High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bodine William W High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bodine William W High School's student population of 464 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Bodine William W High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bodine William W High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
40%
14%
White
12%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bodine William W High School's ranking?
Bodine William W High School is ranked #717 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bodine William W High School often compared to?
Bodine William W High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Engineering & Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bodine William W High School?
The graduation rate of Bodine William W High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bodine William W High School?
464 students attend Bodine William W High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bodine William W High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bodine William W High School?
Bodine William W High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bodine William W High School offer ?
Bodine William W High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bodine William W High School part of?
Bodine William W High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bodine William W High School located?
Bodine William W High School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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