Thomas Alva Edison and John C. Fareira High School is a high school serving grades 9-12 on 151 West Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at 40.0122°N 75.1291°W) and is part of the School District of Philadelphia.
Serving 887 students in grades 9-12, Edison High School/fareira Skills ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison High School/fareira Skills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Edison High School/fareira Skills's student population of 887 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Rankings
Edison High School/fareira Skills ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison High School/fareira Skills is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2395 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
66%
15%
Black
30%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owl
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison High School/fareira Skills's ranking?
Edison High School/fareira Skills is ranked #2395 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edison High School/fareira Skills?
The graduation rate of Edison High School/fareira Skills is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edison High School/fareira Skills?
887 students attend Edison High School/fareira Skills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Edison High School/fareira Skills students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison High School/fareira Skills?
Edison High School/fareira Skills has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edison High School/fareira Skills offer ?
Edison High School/fareira Skills offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison High School/fareira Skills part of?
Edison High School/fareira Skills is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Edison High School/fareira Skills located?
Edison High School/fareira Skills is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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