Fels Samuel HS
1,255 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Samuel Fels High School, located at 5500 Langdon Street in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving a diverse student body within the School District of Philadelphia. The school offers a traditional academic curriculum alongside various career and technical education (CTE) pathways, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The facility itself is a modern building, replacing an older structure, and serves as a significant hub for the surrounding Northeast Philadelphia community.
In terms of school culture and operations, Fels High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment while navigating the challenges typical of large urban school districts. The school works to engage students through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs designed to improve graduation rates and college readiness. As part of the broader Philadelphia public school system, Fels remains focused on continuous improvement, striving to enhance student outcomes through collaborative efforts between educators, administration, and local community stakeholders.
In terms of school culture and operations, Fels High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment while navigating the challenges typical of large urban school districts. The school works to engage students through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs designed to improve graduation rates and college readiness. As part of the broader Philadelphia public school system, Fels remains focused on continuous improvement, striving to enhance student outcomes through collaborative efforts between educators, administration, and local community stakeholders.
1,255
Total Students
78.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic | 520 |
| Black | 522 |
| Asian | 83 |
| Two or More | 56 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 30 |
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Black522 (41.6%)
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Hispanic520 (41.4%)
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Asian83 (6.6%)
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Two or More56 (4.5%)
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White39 (3.1%)
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Pacific Islander30 (2.4%)
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American Indian5 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Philadelphia City SD |
| Phone: | (215)400-7100 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,255 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 78.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
259
Grade 10
365
Grade 11
313
Grade 12
318
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 259 |
| Grade 10 | 365 |
| Grade 11 | 313 |
| Grade 12 | 318 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 587 | 46.8% |
| Male | 668 | 53.2% |
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