Edison High School / Fareira Skills

151 West Luzerne St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 | (215) 324-9440
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 1,892
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 1,892 high school students from grades 9-12
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Corrective Action 2 (eighth year)
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 151 West Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • Principal or Admin: David Lugo
School Operational Details
  • Vocational School
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 1,892
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 148.1
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.8
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 966 (51.1%)
  • Females: 919 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: - (-)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 1,872 (98.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,872 (98.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Edison High School / Fareira Skills Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.1%
Black29515.6%
Asian150.8%
Hispanic1,54881.8%
White251.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Edison High School / Fareira Skills
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten201.1%
9th Grade56029.6%
10th Grade54628.9%
11th Grade45824.2%
12th Grade30816.3%
Low-Income Enrollment (2011)
Percent of Students from Low-Income Families
School:
99.1%
District:
80.0%
Graduation and Dropout Rates (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
48.4%
District:
57.4%
Dropout Rate
School:
12.6%
District:
4.1%
Post Graduate Profiles (2010)
Percent College Bound
School:
59.9%
District:
51.3%
State:
72.6%
Percent Enrolling in 2-Year or 4-Year College/University
School:
55.8%
District:
48.6%
State:
69.4%
Source: PA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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