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Edison High School/fareira Skills vs. Esperanza Academy Charter School

Should you attend Edison High School/fareira Skills or Esperanza Academy Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Edison High School/fareira Skills
151 West Luzerne Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Esperanza Academy Charter School
301 W Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 887 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,641 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Esperanza Academy Charter 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
887 students
1,641 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edison High School/fareira Skills over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Esperanza Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edison High School/fareira Skills.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Esperanza Academy Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
116 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edison High School/fareira Skills over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Esperanza Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edison High School/fareira Skills with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Academy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2395 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2585 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edison High School/fareira Skills, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Esperanza Academy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
7%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison High School/fareira Skills who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Esperanza Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison High School/fareira Skills who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Esperanza Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
23%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison High School/fareira Skills who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Esperanza Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Edison High School/fareira Skills with the average graduation rate observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Esperanza Academy Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edison High School/fareira Skills by grade.
This chart displays the students of Esperanza Academy Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
24
Grade 1 Students
-
48
Grade 2 Students
-
48
Grade 5 Students
-
23
Grade 6 Students
-
237
Grade 7 Students
-
238
Grade 8 Students
-
230
Grade 9 Students
225
233
Grade 10 Students
263
206
Grade 11 Students
208
172
Grade 12 Students
191
182

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edison High School/fareira Skills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
66%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edison High School/fareira Skills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Esperanza Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edison High School/fareira Skills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Esperanza Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edison High School/fareira Skills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Esperanza Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edison High School/fareira Skills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Esperanza Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edison High School/fareira Skills, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Esperanza Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edison High School/fareira Skills, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Esperanza Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(08-09 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edison High School/fareira Skills, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Esperanza Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Esperanza Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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