Fitzsimons Thomas High School serves 275 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
97%
14%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(11-12)30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fitzsimons Thomas High School?
The graduation rate of Fitzsimons Thomas High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fitzsimons Thomas High School?
275 students attend Fitzsimons Thomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Fitzsimons Thomas High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fitzsimons Thomas High School?
Fitzsimons Thomas High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fitzsimons Thomas High School offer ?
Fitzsimons Thomas High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Fitzsimons Thomas High School part of?
Fitzsimons Thomas High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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