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Samuel Fels High School

Samuel Fels High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades 9–12, rated D, with 1,255 students and a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 28% in Literature, 15% in Biology and 12% in Algebra I.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,255
Students per teacher
16:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Literature28%
Biology15%
Algebra I12%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
3
Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black42%
Hispanic41%
Asian7%
Two or more races4%
White3%
Pacific Islander2%
Native American0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+30.5%
Prior-year enrollment
962

Homes assigned to this school

19,317 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Samuel Fels High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
5500 Langdon St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone
(215) 400-7100
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003816
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Samuel Fels High School

How is Samuel Fels High School rated?

Samuel Fels High School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Samuel Fels High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Samuel Fels High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 28% in Literature, 15% in Biology and 12% in Algebra I.

What grades does Samuel Fels High School serve?

Samuel Fels High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Samuel Fels High School?

1,255 students attend Samuel Fels High School, up from 962 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1.

Which homes are assigned to Samuel Fels High School?

TopHap matches 19,317 residential properties to Samuel Fels High School in and around Philadelphia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Samuel Fels High School offer?

Samuel Fels High School offers 3 AP courses.