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Saul W B Agricultural School

High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7100 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128

  • Math 11% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation17.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism42%

Students at Saul W B Agricultural School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
2021*
Math
22%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Saul W B Agricultural School 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • 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

$89,639

Median home value

$330,800

Median rent

$1,563/mo

College educated

54.9%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
17.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roxborough HSEnrollment path unverified4.09–120.8 mi625Compare →
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-middlePrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–120.9 mi1,050Compare →
Springside Chestnut Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–121.1 mi1,050Compare →
Academy at PalumboEnrollment path unverified8.39–12Not available1,188Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Philadelphia City Sd

Schools in district
220
Rank in district
#67 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

Saul W B Agricultural School is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saul W B Agricultural School

Saul W B Agricultural School is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 414 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,892 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saul W B Agricultural School

What grades does Saul W B Agricultural School serve?

Saul W B Agricultural School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Saul W B Agricultural School?

Saul W B Agricultural School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saul W B Agricultural School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saul W B Agricultural School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saul W B Agricultural School rank in PA?

Saul W B Agricultural School ranks #1,892 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Saul W B Agricultural School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saul W B Agricultural School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Saul W B Agricultural School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saul W B Agricultural School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Saul W B Agricultural School a charter school?

No, Saul W B Agricultural School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saul W B Agricultural School a Title I school?

No, Saul W B Agricultural School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saul W B Agricultural School?

100.0% of students at Saul W B Agricultural School 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
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 19128)
37,018
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
36.9
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 19128; 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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