D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Vaux HS: A Big Picture School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2300 W Master St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 3% proficient · 13th percentile in Pennsylvania
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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
302
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%13/100reading 25th percentile, math 0th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. (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 proficiency25% (−38 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−45 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 2300 W Master St
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19121
District 4218990
NCES School ID 421899007661
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19121

Understanding the community around Vaux HS: A Big Picture School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,671
Per Capita Income $25,560
Poverty Rate 29.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%
High School or Higher 82.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $217,700
Median Rent $1,116
Owner-Occupied 33.2%
Renter-Occupied 66.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vaux HS: A Big Picture School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 51.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.4%
Hispanic/Latino 5.6%
Two or More Races 3.6%
White 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 302
Teachers (FTE) 23.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vaux HS: A Big Picture School?
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School has a Repit School Score of 43 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, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vaux HS: A Big Picture School?
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School has 302 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Vaux HS: A Big Picture School serve?
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vaux HS: A Big Picture School receive per student?
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School receives $36,791 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vaux HS: A Big Picture School in 19121 ▼
Avg Home Value
$189,675
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,608
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
66.8%

Other Schools in 19121

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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