Vaux High School: A Big Picture School serves 118 students in grades 9.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
94%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vaux High School: A Big Picture School?
118 students attend Vaux High School: A Big Picture School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Vaux High School: A Big Picture School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Vaux High School: A Big Picture School offer ?
Vaux High School: A Big Picture School offers enrollment in grades 9
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.
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