At a glance
Reported students
284
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School: 284 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 284 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (88%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 31.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black88%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson
High · Grades 09–12
273 reported students
Robeson HS for Human Services
High · Grades 09–12
266 reported students
Strawberry Mansion HS
High · Grades 09–12
309 reported students
Parkway Northwest
High · Grades 09–12
238 reported students
Lankenau HS
High · Grades 09–12
228 reported students
The Linc
High · Grades 09–12
223 reported students
Public schools near Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS of Engineering & Science High · Philadelphia City SD | 07–12 | 851 | 0.8 mi |
| Franklin LC High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 918 | 1 mi |
| Masterman Julia R Sec Sch High · Philadelphia City SD | 05–12 | 1,183 | 1 mi |
| Science Leadership Academy High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 502 | 1 mi |
| Franklin Benjamin HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 570 | 1.1 mi |
| Strawberry Mansion HS High · Philadelphia City SD | 09–12 | 309 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
What grades does Vaux HS: A Big Picture School serve?
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Vaux HS: A Big Picture School?
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School reported 284 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 332 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vaux HS: A Big Picture School?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 284 students and 13.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vaux HS: A Big Picture School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Vaux HS: A Big Picture School in?
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vaux HS: A Big Picture School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include HS of Engineering & Science (0.8 mi), Franklin LC (1 mi), Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.