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Edison HS/Fareira Skills

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 151 West Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.0

(215)400-3900

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1/10
#594
Rank 594 out of 625
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #593 · 6th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #586 · 6th percentile
Science1/10 · #589 · 5th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Edison HS/Fareira Skills sits in North Philadelphia, a densely urban neighborhood with a tight-knit community feel and a long industrial history that still shapes the area's character today. The school's dual focus blends traditional academics with hands-on vocational training, making it a practical option for families who want their kids to graduate with real, marketable skills alongside a diploma. It's a good fit for students who learn best by doing, and for families rooted in the surrounding neighborhood who are looking for a local school with a clear sense of purpose.

Student Demographics

135 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
90 (67%)
African American
40 (30%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners34 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged117 (87%)
Students with Disabilities23 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

983
Enrollment
69.6
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

68.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
6.8%
AP Participation
of students
60
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #46 · 93rd percentile

267 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found