School Of The Future

4021 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 568 students in grades 9-12, School Of The Future ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School Of The Future ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Of The Future's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
568 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

School Of The Future 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 School Of The Future is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1795 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School Of The Future and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School Of The Future and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of School Of The Future and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
92%
14%
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White
1%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of School Of The Future and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of School Of The Future and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in School Of The Future and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in School Of The Future and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School Of The Future's ranking?
School Of The Future is ranked #1795 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of School Of The Future?
The graduation rate of School Of The Future is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend School Of The Future?
568 students attend School Of The Future.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of School Of The Future students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of The Future?
School Of The Future has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does School Of The Future offer ?
School Of The Future offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is School Of The Future part of?
School Of The Future is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of The Future located?
School Of The Future is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.

School Reviews

5   12/11/2012
great highschool..wonderful teachers and staff. if you wanna do something like a club or sport and we dont have it ,you can make your own at this school
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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