School Overview
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.
1,053
Total Students
71.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fels Samuel HS
Demographic Student Count
White44
Hispanic418
Black474
Asian71
Two or More38
American Indian2
Pacific Islander6
  • Black
    474 (45.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    418 (39.7 %)
  • Asian
    71 (6.7 %)
  • White
    44 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (3.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Philadelphia City SD
Phone: (215)400-7100
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,053
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 71.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 347
Grade 10 291
Grade 11 205
Grade 12 210

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fels Samuel HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9347
Grade 10291
Grade 11205
Grade 12210
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fels Samuel HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female46243.9%
Male59156.1%
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