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William L. Sayre High School

William L. Sayre High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades 9–12, rated D-, with 447 students and a 17:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 22% in Literature, 12% in Biology and 6% in Algebra I.

D-TopHap school rating
Rating
D-
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
447
Students per teacher
17:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Literature22%
Biology12%
Algebra I6%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black89%
Hispanic6%
Two or more races4%
Asian1%
White0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+7.5%
Prior-year enrollment
416

Homes assigned to this school

21,573 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to William L. Sayre High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
5800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone
(215) 400-7800
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003825
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About William L. Sayre High School

How is William L. Sayre High School rated?

William L. Sayre High School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at William L. Sayre High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of William L. Sayre High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 22% in Literature, 12% in Biology and 6% in Algebra I.

What grades does William L. Sayre High School serve?

William L. Sayre High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend William L. Sayre High School?

447 students attend William L. Sayre High School, up from 416 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1.

Which homes are assigned to William L. Sayre High School?

TopHap matches 21,573 residential properties to William L. Sayre High School in and around Philadelphia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is William L. Sayre High School in?

William L. Sayre High School is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.