Serving 240 students in grades 3-8, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy's student population of 240 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2178 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
45%
14%
Black
34%
14%
White
12%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy's ranking?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is ranked #2178 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
240 students attend Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy offer ?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy part of?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is part of York City School District.
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