School of the Future

Summary:

School of the Future is a public magnet high school in Philadelphia, PA, serving 568 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, School of the Future has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools over the past decade, with its highest ranking being 529 out of 591 schools in the 2012-2013 school year.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 4.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 41.6% statewide and 25.7% in the district. Similarly, the school's performance in Biology (9% proficient) and Literature (23.3% proficient) lags behind the state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has been around 87.5% in recent years, which is on par with nearby schools, but the dropout rate has been higher, ranging from 1.6% to 5.9% over the past few years. Additionally, the school serves a high-need population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other high schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Robeson High School for Human Services and Parkway West, both magnet schools, School of the Future generally performs worse academically. The school's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with African American students and students with disabilities performing better than the overall school average, while female students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds lag behind their peers. Despite the school's higher spending per student, which has increased from $12,589 in 2018-2019 to $18,264 in 2021-2022, the academic outcomes have not improved accordingly.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 4021 Parkside Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19104


(215) 400-7790

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
657th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,264 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.7%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details School of the Future ranks worse than 95.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 43rd among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.7. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at School of the Future who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.7%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School of the Future is 13.7, which is the 23rd best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at School of the Future is $18,264, which is the 26th highest among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

School of the Future:

SchoolDigger ranks School of the Future 657th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See School of the Future in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for School of the Future

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Rank History for all students at School of the Future

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 4.54 597th 632 5.5%
2010 2.48 625th 649 3.7%
2011 8.71 610th 660 7.6%
2012 25.75 552nd 664 16.9%
2013 12.45 529th 591 10.5%
2014 1.58 554th 580 4.5%
2015 2.13 643rd 680 5.4%
2016 10.31 588th 677 13.1%
2017 3.14 618th 663 6.8%
2018 2.05 639th 673 5.1%
2019 1.61 662nd 693 4.5%
2022 5.78 589th 634 7.1%
2023 6.28 624th 674 7.4%
2024 3.70 657th 686 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at School of the Future

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.36 590th 652 9.5%
2024 5.38 633rd 664 4.7%
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Rank History for Female students at School of the Future

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.37 653rd 665 1.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at School of the Future

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.01 457th 502 9.0%
2024 27.31 375th 513 26.9%
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Rank History for Male students at School of the Future

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.14 611th 662 7.7%
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Rank History for African American students at School of the Future

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.77 208th 260 20.0%
2024 16.83 244th 284 14.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for School of the Future

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 2 155 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 4 297 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 6 367 3 8 1 n/a n/a 1 386
2010 19 441 3 11 1 n/a n/a 2 477
2011 16 375 1 11 0 0 1 0 404
2012 20 341 4 24 0 0 5 0 394
2013 14 341 8 32 0 0 4 0 399
2014 14 610 11 56 1 0 6 0 698
2015 13 538 7 41 2 0 5 0 606
2016 12 458 5 34 1 0 3 0 513
2017 12 427 4 25 1 0 4 0 473
2018 9 438 4 20 1 0 8 0 480
2019 7 493 5 20 2 0 23 0 550
2020 3 506 5 19 2 0 25 0 560
2021 6 681 8 26 1 0 28 0 750
2022 5 639 8 24 4 0 20 0 700
2023 5 521 6 22 4 0 10 0 568

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School of the Future

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 162 11.0 14.7 80.2
2008 311 20.5 15.2 83
2009 386 20.5 18.7 84.4
2010 477 31.0 15.3 42.9
2011 404 30.1 13.4 49.8
2012 394 24.1 16.3 48.2
2013 399 25.9 15.3 99.2
2014 698 35.0 19.9 99.6
2015 606 40.0 15.1 99.5
2016 513 12.0 42.7 100
2017 473 32.1 14.7 99.8
2018 480 25.7 18.6 100
2019 550 30.7 17.8 99.6
2020 560 30.7 18.2 100
2021 750 45.0 16.6 99.6
2022 700 39.3 17.7 99.6
2023 568 41.3 13.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School of the Future

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 162 11.0 14.7 80.2
2008 311 20.5 15.2 83
2009 386 20.5 18.7 84.4
2010 477 31.0 15.3 42.9
2011 404 30.1 13.4 49.8
2012 394 24.1 16.3 48.2
2013 399 25.9 15.3 99.2
2014 698 35.0 19.9 99.6
2015 606 40.0 15.1 99.5
2016 513 12.0 42.7 100
2017 473 32.1 14.7 99.8
2018 480 25.7 18.6 100
2019 550 30.7 17.8 99.6
2020 560 30.7 18.2 100
2021 750 45.0 16.6 99.6
2022 700 39.3 17.7 99.6
2023 568 41.3 13.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School of the Future

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,195 (9.5%) $11,394 (90.5%) $12,589
2020 $2,131 (14.3%) $12,743 (85.7%) $14,874
2021 $3,079 (20.7%) $11,797 (79.3%) $14,876
2022 $9,127 (50.0%) $9,137 (50.0%) $18,264

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School of the Future

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 662nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 624th of 674 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (School of the Future)4.84.8
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (School of the Future)11.18.5
 2.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (School of the Future)21.730.5
 8.8%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students550568
 3.3%
African American493521
 5.7%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic2022
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White75
 28.6%
Two or More Races2310
 56.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%100%
 0.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended School of the Future.

Students at School of the Future are 92% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

School of the Future ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Pennsylvania high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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