Fitzsimons Thomas High School
2601 West Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 | (215) 227-4431
- Grades: 7-12
- Student Enrollment: 418
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 418 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 637th out of 639 high schools in PA.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Corrective Action 2 (seventh year)
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2601 W Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
- Principal or Admin: Daryl Overton
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Philadelphia City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,399
- Graduation Rate: 55.5%
- Dropout Rate: 8.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.3
- Enrolled Students: 156,790
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 418
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 39.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 417 (99.8%)
- Females: 1 (0.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: - (-)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 415 (99.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 415 (99.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 409 | 97.8% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.4% |
| White | 2 | 0.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 66 | 15.8% |
| 8th Grade | 84 | 20.1% |
| 9th Grade | 100 | 23.9% |
| 10th Grade | 60 | 14.4% |
| 11th Grade | 52 | 12.4% |
| 12th Grade | 56 | 13.4% |
Low-Income Enrollment (2011)
Percent of Students from Low-Income Families
School:
100.0%
District:
80.0%
Graduation and Dropout Rates (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
63.3%
District:
57.4%
Dropout Rate
School:
9.1%
District:
4.1%
Source: PA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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