EDISON HS/FAREIRA SKILLS

Edison HS/Fareira Skills is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,015 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 69 teachers, Edison HS/Fareira Skills has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

**Edison High School**, located on West Luzerne Street in Philadelphia, is a comprehensive public high school within the School District of Philadelphia. The school is deeply rooted in the history of the Hunting Park/Fairhill community and is known for its strong focus on preparing students for life after graduation through a mix of traditional academics and practical, hands-on career training.

The inclusion of **Fareira Skills** refers to the school’s robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings. This program allows students to gain industry-specific certifications and vocational experience in fields such as the trades, technology, and service industries alongside their core high school curriculum. By bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, the school aims to equip its students—many of whom come from diverse backgrounds—with the essential skills necessary to enter the workforce or pursue higher education immediately upon completing their diplomas.

For more information, contact Edison HS/Fareira Skills at (215) 324-9440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.