- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Fels Samuel Hs
Federal NCES profile for Fels Samuel Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899003816
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fels Samuel Hs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #36 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fels Samuel Hs has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fels Samuel Hs ranks #36 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+182 students YoY
Fels Samuel Hs grew from 1,053 students in 2022-23 to 1,235 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 71.6 → 83.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+182 students YoY 421899003816 · Philadelphia, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,255 enr · 17.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Fels Samuel Hs grew from 1,053 students in 2022-23 to 1,235 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 71.6 → 83.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fels Samuel Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 1,255
Fels Samuel Hs
1,255 students
What this shows Fels Samuel Hs reports 1,255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fels Samuel Hs compares
Fels Samuel Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,255
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 4.5%
White 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Fels Samuel Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fels Samuel Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fels Samuel Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Academy at Palumbo
Standard public school
1,225 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fels Samuel Hs
How many students attend Fels Samuel Hs?
Fels Samuel Hs has 1,255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,053 (2022-23) → 1,235 (2023-24), up 182.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fels Samuel Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Fels Samuel Hs is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fels Samuel Hs?
100.0% of students at Fels Samuel Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fels Samuel Hs?
The largest demographic group at Fels Samuel Hs is African American at 41.6% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fels Samuel Hs?
Fels Samuel Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fels Samuel Hs rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Fels Samuel Hs ranks #36 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Fels Samuel Hs, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.