D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Fels Samuel HS

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 15% proficient · 10th percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
C
69% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
1,235
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%10/100reading 10th percentile, math 10th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%23/10069% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −21 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−35 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−32 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate69% (−20 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black32%12%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts29th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -21 pts, math -13 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -18 pts, math -17 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5500 Langdon Street
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19111
District 4218990
NCES School ID 421899003816
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19111

Understanding the community around Fels Samuel HS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,853
Per Capita Income $30,400
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%
High School or Higher 86.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $226,100
Median Rent $1,165
Owner-Occupied 54.9%
Renter-Occupied 45.1%
View full data for ZIP 19111 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fels Samuel HS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.1%
Black 38.5%
Asian 7.5%
White 4.0%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,235
Teachers (FTE) 83.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fels Samuel HS?
Fels Samuel HS has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fels Samuel HS?
Fels Samuel HS has 1,235 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Fels Samuel HS serve?
Fels Samuel HS serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fels Samuel HS receive per student?
Fels Samuel HS receives $36,791 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fels Samuel HS in 19111 ▼
Avg Home Value
$297,758
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,387
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
45.1%

Other Schools in 19111

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026