Below Average
#2449 of 2,846 schools in PA
Edison Hs/fareira Skills
High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
151 West Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Math 7% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 49.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Edison Hs/fareira Skills score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edison Hs/fareira Skills sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,149
Median home value
$101,100
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
42.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,641 | Compare → |
| Philadelphia Learning Academy - NorthEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Esperanza Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,115 | Compare → |
| The LincEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Philadelphia City Sd
- Schools in district
- 220
- Rank in district
- #138 of 218
- District spending per student
- $18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison Hs/fareira Skills is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Hs/fareira Skills
Edison Hs/fareira Skills is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 887 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,449 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Hs/fareira Skills
What grades does Edison Hs/fareira Skills serve?
Edison Hs/fareira Skills serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Edison Hs/fareira Skills?
Edison Hs/fareira Skills has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Hs/fareira Skills?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Hs/fareira Skills is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Hs/fareira Skills rank in PA?
Edison Hs/fareira Skills ranks #2,449 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Edison Hs/fareira Skills's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Hs/fareira Skills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edison Hs/fareira Skills?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Hs/fareira Skills has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Edison Hs/fareira Skills a charter school?
No, Edison Hs/fareira Skills is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Hs/fareira Skills a Title I school?
No, Edison Hs/fareira Skills is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Hs/fareira Skills?
100.0% of students at Edison Hs/fareira Skills qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 887
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.5%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19140)
- 54,196
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19140; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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