When Marla Travis became West Philadelphia High’s principal in the 2018-19 school year, the neighborhood school enrolled just 482 students. These days, it has 726, so full that it’s currently ...

West Philadelphia High School had opened in 1912 with an excess of 5,000 students. This current academic year, the School District of Philadelphia enrollment records lists only 538 total students.

Philadelphia’s public schools are facing federal criminal allegations of failing to properly inspect eight schools for ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Four schools in West Philadelphia were dismissed on time after being placed on lockdown due to gun violence in the area. Police say the shooting happened just before 12:30 p ...

West Chester University celebrates high school seniors committing to teaching careers through the PRIZE Program.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 17-year-old male was stabbed outside of a high school in West Philadelphia on Friday afternoon. According to police, the stabbing happened at about 2:35 p.m. outside ...

In a weekend filled with star power, sports challenges and high-dollar prizes, one Philadelphia high school teacher stood ...

A boy was injured in a stabbing outside a West Philadelphia high school Friday afternoon. At 2:35 p.m. outside Parkway West High School on the 4700 block of Fairmount Avenue, a 17-year-old boy was ...

It's safe to say West Philly will always have a soft spot in Will Smith's heart. After hearing over 58 computers were stolen from West Philadelphia High School, Smith decided to donate 29 laptops ...

SAMMY CAIOLA, BYLINE: When the school day ends at West Philadelphia High School, Malik Smith puts on his blue vest with one goal, disperse the crowd. MALIK SMITH: Kids is all together now.

According to 6ABC, Academy Award winner and West Philadelphia native Will Smith made a surprise appearance at his alma mater. The School District of Philadelphia posted video Thursday on Instagram ...