Fitzsimons Thomas High School (Closed 2013)
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
- Fitzsimons Thomas High School served 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%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 275 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | n/a | 29% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 74% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 10% |
| Black | 98% | 15% |
| White | n/a | 68% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.26 |
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| Graduation Rate | 30-39% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia City School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fitzsimons Thomas High School is Dobbins Avt High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dick William School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wright Richard R School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Wright Richard R School Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
0.2 miles
2700 W Dauphin St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215)684-5076 0.2 PK-5 406 - Philadelphia Dick William School Grades: K-8 | 546 students
0.4 miles
2498 W Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215)684-5081 0.4 K-8 546 - Philadelphia Dobbins Avt High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 593 students
0.4 miles
2150 West Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215)227-4421 0.4 9-12 593 - Philadelphia Peirce Thomas M School Grades: PK-6 | 460 students
0.5 miles
2300 W Cambria St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215)227-4411 0.5 PK-6 460 - Philadelphia Allen Dr Ethel School Grades: PK-8 | 568 students
0.6 miles
3200 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215)227-4404 0.6 PK-8 568
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