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Samuel Fels High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5500 Langdon St,
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
63%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
C
C
C
C
C+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
21
Reading
22
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
313:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
Black
45%
Hispanic
39.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.7%
White
4.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University
133 Students
Community College of Philadelphia
81 Students
Drexel University
74 Students
Penn State
72 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
43 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
40 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania
36 Students
University of Pennsylvania
34 Students
University of Pittsburgh
33 Students
Saint Joseph's University
32 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
52 Students
Business
38 Students
Psychology
32 Students
Biology
23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
15 Students
Computer Science
14 Students
Criminology
11 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
10 Students
Healthcare Management
10 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/1/2025
I believe Fels has a lot to be improved, but overall it is not a bad place. The teachers are good and they will help if a student needs. The food is okay, most classes are not challenging, but the students there should focus more on the studying and their future.
12/30/2020
it is a very nice school with kind teachers and staff. throughout my freshman and senior year i have had many wonderful memories.
8/4/2020
The only thing I liked about the school is a handful of students and teachers that were there to make it fun. Aside from that, the school was a complete mess.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/20/2023
Great school with great teachers & students.I appreciate them..
9/11/2018
Why was the September 11 2001 attacks discussed in this High School today, do you not tech history as part of the overall education?
2/3/2013
I am a current student at Fels I assure you that this school is far better than what is described in the reviews below. We have recently got a new building and the school is now located on 5000 Langdon St. We have also have been removed from the persistantly dangerous list under our new and powerful...
10/20/2012
I'm one of the first students to graduate from the original Fels High in 92. In those years it was like a little family, and the education was one of the best you could receive in this city. I don't know what going on in the new Fels, but it does not sound good at all. At that time we had pride, but...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$135K - $449K
Homes For Sale
58
Average Home Value
$219,147
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Average Household Income
$65,978
% of College Grads
17.4%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,692 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
50.0%
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Parks in this Area
Tookany Creek Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Lawncrest Park Recreation Center
- Playground
Tacony Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- River
Houseman Playground
- Pool
- Playground
Tacony Creek Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Trails
Northwood Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Samuel Fels High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Philadelphia, PA and is served by the Philadelphia City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 945 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Samuel Fels High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 63%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $219,147. Discover additional schools in the area, like Frankford High School, Northeast High School, Thomas Alva Edison High School/Fareira Skills Center, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Samuel Fels High School.