Serving 1,020 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,020 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 49% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (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
School Overview
Edison High School/fareira Skills's student population of 1,020 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,020 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edison High School/fareira Skills ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison High School/fareira Skills is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2431 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
64%
14%
Black
32%
14%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
49%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison High School/fareira Skills's ranking?
Edison High School/fareira Skills is ranked #2431 out of 2,549 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% 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 49%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edison High School/fareira Skills?
1,020 students attend Edison High School/fareira Skills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Edison High School/fareira Skills students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison High School/fareira Skills?
Edison High School/fareira Skills has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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
What school district is Edison High School/fareira Skills part of?
Edison High School/fareira Skills is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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