Vaux HS: A Big Picture School

Vaux HS: A Big Picture School is a public high school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 302 students. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 473 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vaux HS consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Pennsylvania, with proficiency rates on Keystone Exams significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subjects. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 71.9% to 87.9%, which is lower than the district and state averages, and its dropout rate ranges from 1.3% to 5.5%, which is higher than the district and state averages. Vaux HS serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 98.89% to 99.09% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,178 to $23,743 in recent years, and the small class sizes, with a student-to-teacher ratio ranging from 13 to 22.8, Vaux HS's academic performance remains significantly below the district and state averages. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in effectively allocating and utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes. Nearby schools, such as High School of Engineering & Science and Masterman Julia R Sec School, have demonstrated stronger academic performance, suggesting that more targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying issues at Vaux HS.