Serving 280 students in grades 9-12, Vaux Roberts 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
97%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)75-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vaux Roberts High School?
The graduation rate of Vaux Roberts High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Vaux Roberts High School?
280 students attend Vaux Roberts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Vaux Roberts High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaux Roberts High School?
Vaux Roberts High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vaux Roberts High School offer ?
Vaux Roberts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vaux Roberts High School part of?
Vaux Roberts High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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