Philadelphia Learning Academy – West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Public Alternative High School Grades 9–12 School District of Philadelphia The school is designed for students who thrive in flexible, non-traditional educational pathways, providing individualized instruction, smaller learning environments, and additional academic and social support services. Philadelphia Learning Academy – West is dedicated to helping students earn credits, meet graduation requirements and prepare for their next educational or career steps. The student body is reflective of Philadelphia's diverse urban community, with students coming from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Philadelphia Learning Academy – West has a proficiency level of 16% in Reading. Offering a balanced mix of academics, leadership development, and innovation, the school has earned recognition as the best high school in Pennsylvania. Funding is provided by the School District of Philadelphia and public education resources that help provide academic intervention programs, counseling services, mentoring, technology access and initiatives to support students. Students may also participate in district required assessments, activities to prepare for graduation, and programs for credit recovery. Philadelphia Learning Academy – West is known for its alternative education approach and dedication to helping students reach their graduation and post-secondary goals.