Serving 302 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 ≤10% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- 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 302 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 283% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Vaux High School A Big Picture School 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 Vaux High School A Big Picture School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2610 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
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
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
89%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vaux High School A Big Picture School's ranking?
Vaux High School A Big Picture School is ranked #2610 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?
≤10% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vaux High School A Big Picture School?
302 students attend Vaux High School A Big Picture School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Vaux High School A Big Picture School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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