Fairhill School (Closed 2014)

601 West Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fairhill School serves 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
16%
73%
(12-13)
16%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
74%
15%
Black
22%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Fairhill School?
502 students attend Fairhill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fairhill School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairhill School?
Fairhill School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairhill School offer ?
Fairhill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fairhill School part of?
Fairhill School is part of Philadelphia City School District.

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