School Overview
The **W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences**, located on Henry Avenue in Philadelphia, is a unique specialized magnet school within the School District of Philadelphia. Unlike a traditional academic high school, Saul operates as a working farm and agricultural laboratory. It offers students a comprehensive curriculum that integrates rigorous college-preparatory academics with hands-on vocational training in fields such as animal science, horticulture, food science, and natural resource management. The school sits on over 100 acres of land, providing students with a practical, immersive environment to apply biological and agricultural concepts in real-world settings.

Because of its specialized mission, the school serves as a bridge between high school and post-secondary agricultural careers or collegiate studies in the life sciences. Students engage in the daily operations of the school’s farm, which includes livestock management, greenhouse production, and land stewardship. This experiential learning model is designed to foster both career-readiness and a deep understanding of environmental sustainability, making it a standout institution for students interested in the intersection of science, technology, and agriculture.
501
Total Students
32.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saul W B Agricultural School
Demographic Student Count
White90
Hispanic60
Black323
Asian7
Two or More19
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    323 (64.5 %)
  • White
    90 (18.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    60 (12.0 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.8 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Philadelphia City SD
Phone: (215)400-3450
Website: http://www.philasd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 126
Grade 10 129
Grade 11 123
Grade 12 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Saul W B Agricultural School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9126
Grade 10129
Grade 11123
Grade 12123
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Saul W B Agricultural School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30059.9%
Male20140.1%
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