Bodine William W High School

What Bodine William W High School does

William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs is a public high school operated by the School District of Philadelphia, located at 1101 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. It serves approximately 500 students in grades 9 through 12, with admissions handled through the district's centralized school selection process gated by academic criteria (PSSA 50th percentile in Math and Reading, grades of As and Bs with one C, and 90% attendance). The school is led by Principal Dr. David Brown with approximately 60+ faculty and staff across academic departments, student support, and operations. There is no tuition; funding flows through public education allocations including district funding and Title I.

The school's core academic offering is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, authorized since April 2005, covering IB courses in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, History, Business Management, Biology, and Mathematics. It complements the IB track with Advanced Placement courses in Calculus AB, English Literature, Environmental Science, Physics, and US History, plus a dual-enrollment course with Harrisburg University (BTEC 105 - The Art of Genes and Fusion) introduced in the 2020-2021 school year. The extracurricular surface includes 17 PIAA interscholastic sports teams and 18 academic/cultural clubs. Programming partnerships span the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Knowledge@Wharton, Franklin Institute STEM Scholars, Philadelphia Futures, Villanova VESTED/VIEW, and a Sister Cities student exchange with Kobe, Japan, alongside recurring international travel to France, England, China, Belize, and Greece. The school does not operate a proprietary technology platform and runs on the School District of Philadelphia's infrastructure.

As a public institution, Bodine generates no commercial revenue and charges no tuition. Its economic model is a public funding allocation through the School District of Philadelphia, with programming depth effectively subsidized by external partnerships rather than tuition or fees. Reported outcome metrics include a 98% graduation rate, a 99% college acceptance rate, and three consecutive years (2020-2022) of U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools recognition. The go-to-market is admissions-driven rather than commercial: prospective families engage through Open House events, Shadow Days, and the district's application window (September 8 to October 23).

Name

Bodine William W High School

Legal name

William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs

Website

https://bodine.philasd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs is a public School District of Philadelphia high school serving about 500 students in grades 9-12, anchored by an authorized International Baccalaureate program and partnerships with the World Affairs Council, Knowledge@Wharton, and a Kobe Japan sister-city exchange.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• International baccalaureate program
• College preparatory curriculum
• Advanced placement courses
• Secondary education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public high school within the School District of Philadelphia, the school is funded through public education funding mechanisms including district allocations and Title I funding. No commercial revenue is generated.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs is a public high school that delivers a tuition-free, college preparatory education for grades 9-12. Its core academic offering is the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, supplemented by Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment with Harrisburg University, multilingual instruction, and STEM, business, athletics, and extracurricular programs. The school operates as an International Baccalaureate World School authorized since April 2005 with an enrollment of approximately 500 students.

Product overview

William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs offers a college preparatory educational program centered on its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program as the core academic offering. The school provides AP courses, dual enrollment with Harrisburg University, 17 PIAA interscholastic sports teams, and 18 extracurricular clubs. The educational portfolio includes IB courses in literature, history, mathematics, sciences, world languages, business, and visual arts; AP courses in calculus, English, environmental science, physics, and US history; and dual enrollment courses. The school focuses on developing globally-minded students through international programs, world language study, and partnerships with organizations like the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate Diploma Program A comprehensive two-year pre-university curriculum authorized since April 2005 that promotes student autonomy, independent research, and intercultural understanding. Includes IB courses in English A Literature, Spanish B, French B, Portuguese B, French Ab Initio, History, Business Management, Biology, and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at Standard and Higher Level. Offered to students in grades 11-12.
• Advanced Placement Courses College-level courses offering AP Calculus AB, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Physics, and US History with corresponding AP exams for college credit. Available to Bodine high school students as part of the college preparatory curriculum.
• Dual Enrollment with Harrisburg University Dual enrollment course with Harrisburg University beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, offering BTEC 105 - The Art of Genes and Fusion. Enables Bodine students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school.
• Athletics Program 17 PIAA interscholastic sports teams including badminton, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Available to enrolled students.
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities 18 extra-curricular academic teams and cultural clubs including National Honor Society, Debate Team, Robotics Team, World Affairs Club, Chess Club, Model UN, and various cultural organizations. Available to enrolled Bodine students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% Graduation Rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Affairs Council of PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides organizational support for international studies program and encourages worldwide travel. Students benefit from internationally recognized programs and educational content related to global affairs.
• Knowledge@WhartoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational resources and programs related to business and entrepreneurship education for students.
• STEM Scholars (Franklin Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing STEM education enrichment opportunities through the Franklin Institute science museum and educational programs.
• Philadelphia Futures Sponsor-A-ScholarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege access program providing support and guidance for students pursuing higher education.
• Summer SearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram providing summer enrichment opportunities including college preparation and experiential learning.
• Philly Financial ScholarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial literacy education partnership for students.
• Eat Right PhillyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutrition and health education partnership supporting student wellness.
• HeightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege access and support program for students.
• Villanova VESTED and VIEWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership programs providing educational enrichment and college preparation opportunities.
• Sister Cities (Kobe, Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister city exchange program providing cultural exchange opportunities with students from Kobe, Japan.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Philadelphia Military Academy: Philadelphia public magnet with a structured, themed program. Comparable as another specialized district magnet competing in the same centralized School District of Philadelphia application process.
• Carver High School of Engineering & Science: Philadelphia public magnet with a STEM/specialized theme. Shares the centralized School District of Philadelphia magnet application funnel and competes for similar college-prep oriented students.
• Science Leadership Academy: Philadelphia public magnet high school with a STEM/inquiry-based focus. Competes in the same district magnet admissions window and is frequently listed alongside Bodine in Philadelphia public-school rankings.
• Central High School: Philadelphia's other long-standing public magnet high school. Both compete for the same centralized district magnet applicants and share the public-school funding model, admissions screening, and U.S. News-style accountability framework.
• CAPA — Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts: Philadelphia's audition-based public magnet high school. Comparable in that it is a specialized public magnet operating under the same School District of Philadelphia admissions framework, competing for the same college-prep applicant cohort.
• George Washington High School: Philadelphia public high school within the same School District of Philadelphia. Comparable as a same-district peer sharing the centralized admissions and funding system, providing baseline context for Bodine's outcomes and positioning.
• Julia R. Masterman School: Highly selective Philadelphia public magnet serving grades 5-12. Competes for the same high-achieving applicant pool under the same School District of Philadelphia selection process and is repeatedly ranked among the city's top public schools.
• Academy at Palumbo: Philadelphia public magnet high school that also offers the International Baccalaureate program. Direct overlap with Bodine on IB curriculum delivery, applicant pool, and district-managed admissions process.
• Franklin Learning Center: Philadelphia public magnet serving college-prep students. Operates within the same district magnet admissions ecosystem and competes directly for academically qualified applicants.

Regional players

• Girard College: Philadelphia boarding school for grades 1-12 located in the same city. Comparable on academic rigor and college-prep outcomes, but operates under a private endowment-funded model rather than the public-magnet framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/bodine-william-w-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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