Furness Horace HS

1900 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

896 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Horace Furness High School, located in the Pennsport neighborhood of South Philadelphia, is a public secondary school within the School District of Philadelphia. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities. It functions as a neighborhood anchor, prioritizing student engagement and community involvement to foster a supportive learning environment for its local population.

The school places a significant emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college enrollment, career training, or workforce entry. Beyond its core academic offerings, Furness provides various sports programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. By focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to empower its students to navigate the challenges of the modern educational landscape and contribute positively to their community.

896

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Furness Horace HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	395
Black	139
Asian	266
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
395 (44.1%)
Asian
266 (29.7%)
Black
139 (15.5%)
White
64 (7.1%)
Two or More
31 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)400-8300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	896
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 216

Grade 10 267

Grade 11 208

Grade 12 205