At a glance
Reported students
447
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Sayre William L MS: 447 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Sayre William L MS
Sayre William L MS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 447 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (89.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 42.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sayre William L MS
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 42.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black89.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Overbrook HS
High · Grades 09–12
440 reported students
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12
437 reported students
Kensington Health Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
457 reported students
Parkway Center City Middle College
High · Grades 09–12
436 reported students
Kensington HS
High · Grades 09–12
458 reported students
National Constitution Center HS
High · Grades 09–12
421 reported students
Public schools near Sayre William L MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS High · Charter · Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS | 06–12 | 747 | 0.5 mi |
| Motivation HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 199 | 0.9 mi |
| West Philadelphia HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 718 | 1 mi |
| The Workshop School High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 214 | 1.1 mi |
| Parkway West High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 149 | 1.3 mi |
| Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus High · Charter · Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus | 07–12 | 722 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sayre William L MS
What grades does Sayre William L MS serve?
Sayre William L MS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Sayre William L MS?
Sayre William L MS reported 447 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 383 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sayre William L MS?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 447 students and 26.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sayre William L MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sayre William L MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sayre William L MS in?
Sayre William L MS is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sayre William L MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS (0.5 mi), Motivation HS (0.9 mi), West Philadelphia HS (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.