School Overview
The **W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences**, located on Henry Avenue in Philadelphia, is a unique specialized magnet school within the School District of Philadelphia. Unlike a traditional academic high school, Saul operates as a working farm and agricultural laboratory. It offers students a comprehensive curriculum that integrates rigorous college-preparatory academics with hands-on vocational training in fields such as animal science, horticulture, food science, and natural resource management. The school sits on over 100 acres of land, providing students with a practical, immersive environment to apply biological and agricultural concepts in real-world settings.

Because of its specialized mission, the school serves as a bridge between high school and post-secondary agricultural careers or collegiate studies in the life sciences. Students engage in the daily operations of the school’s farm, which includes livestock management, greenhouse production, and land stewardship. This experiential learning model is designed to foster both career-readiness and a deep understanding of environmental sustainability, making it a standout institution for students interested in the intersection of science, technology, and agriculture.
417
Total Students
22.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saul W B Agricultural School
Demographic Student Count
White62
Hispanic51
Black269
Asian6
Two or More27
American Indian2
  • Black
    269 (64.5%)
  • White
    62 (14.9%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (12.2%)
  • Two or More
    27 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Philadelphia City SD
Phone: (215)400-3450
Website: http://www.philasd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 130
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 111
Grade 12 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Saul W B Agricultural School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9130
Grade 1066
Grade 11111
Grade 12110
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Saul W B Agricultural School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24258%
Male17542%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)