Serving 1,255 students in grades 9-12, Fels Samuel High School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 63% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fels Samuel High School serves the northeast part of Philadelphia, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fels Samuel High School's student population of 1,255 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Rankings
Fels Samuel High School 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 Fels Samuel High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2537 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
63%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fels Samuel High School's ranking?
Fels Samuel High School is ranked #2537 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fels Samuel High School?
The graduation rate of Fels Samuel High School is 63%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Fels Samuel High School?
1,255 students attend Fels Samuel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fels Samuel High School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fels Samuel High School?
Fels Samuel High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fels Samuel High School offer ?
Fels Samuel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fels Samuel High School part of?
Fels Samuel High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Fels Samuel High School located?
Fels Samuel High School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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