Microsoft School of the Future is a public high school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States that serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the Philadelphia School District. The school opened on September 7, 2006.
Serving 569 students in grades 9-12, School Of The Future 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 25-29% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The School of the Future's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 142.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching 16.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Of The Future's student population of 569 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
School Of The Future 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 School Of The Future is 0.17, which is less 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
#2488 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)
25-29%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Firebird colors are Red, Black, and Grey
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of The Future's ranking?
School Of The Future is ranked #2488 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of The Future?
The graduation rate of School Of The Future is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend School Of The Future?
569 students attend School Of The Future.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of School Of The Future students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Of The Future?
School Of The Future has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does School Of The Future offer ?
School Of The Future offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Of The Future part of?
School Of The Future is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of The Future located?
School Of The Future is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
great highschool..wonderful teachers and staff.
if you wanna do something like a club or sport and we dont have it ,you can make your own at this school
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