Serving 270 students in grades 9-12, Vaux High School A Big Picture School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vaux High School A Big Picture School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Vaux High School A Big Picture School's student population of 270 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vaux High School A Big Picture School 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
92%
14%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vaux High School A Big Picture School?
The graduation rate of Vaux High School A Big Picture School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vaux High School A Big Picture School?
270 students attend Vaux High School A Big Picture School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vaux High School A Big Picture School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaux High School A Big Picture School?
Vaux High School A Big Picture School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vaux High School A Big Picture School offer ?
Vaux High School A Big Picture School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vaux High School A Big Picture School part of?
Vaux High School A Big Picture School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Vaux High School A Big Picture School located?
Vaux High School A Big Picture School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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