FELS SAMUEL HIGH SCHOOL

Fels Samuel HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 948 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Fels Samuel HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Samuel Fels High School, located at 5500 Langdon Street in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving a diverse student body within the School District of Philadelphia. The school offers a traditional academic curriculum alongside various career and technical education (CTE) pathways, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The facility itself is a modern building, replacing an older structure, and serves as a significant hub for the surrounding Northeast Philadelphia community.

In terms of school culture and operations, Fels High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment while navigating the challenges typical of large urban school districts. The school works to engage students through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs designed to improve graduation rates and college readiness. As part of the broader Philadelphia public school system, Fels remains focused on continuous improvement, striving to enhance student outcomes through collaborative efforts between educators, administration, and local community stakeholders.

For more information, contact Fels Samuel HS at (215) 537-2516 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.