Electrical and Power Transmission

Thomas A. Edison High School

City Wide Access


151 W. Luzerne St.
Philadelphia, PA  19140

Main:
215-324-9599
Web:
www.philasd.org/schools/edison
Thomas A. Edison HS/John C Fareira Skills Center is composed of three College and Career Academies: Health and Hospitality, Construction and Engineering and Communications and Logistics. Edison-Fareira’s vision and mission are as follows:
Mission
Foster a caring and resourceful school environment that builds and values relationships with all students supporting their social-well- being and college and career readiness skills with high expectations and engagement for academic excellence that yield advancement in the 21st Century workforce. To provide students with an education that challenges them to reach their full potential through career and technical skills and academics for both higher education and entry- level employment. We are committed to supporting the individual learning styles and needs of each student and his or her family through proven data driven strategies. To allow for more internship flexibility, CTE students begin the school day at 7:30. Families of students in grades ten through twelve may request the 7:30 start time, or a roster tailored to support child/family care, employment, or dual college enrollment.

Program Info:

An instructional program that prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills necessary to install, operate, maintain and repair electrically-energized residential, commercial and industrial systems, and DC and AC motors, controls and electrical distribution panels. Instruction emphasizes practical application of mathematics, science, circuit diagrams and use of electrical codes and includes blueprint reading, sketching and other subjects essential for employment in the electrical occupations. Reading and interpretation of commercial and residential construction wiring codes and specifications, installation and maintenance of wiring, service and distribution networks within large construction complexes are also critical components of the program.
Admission Requirements
Application RequirementsCity Wide Access programs in Neighborhood Schools don't have admissions criteria but must have enough space. Admission for students outside the neighborhood is based on availability and lottery.
Program NotesAn instructional program that prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills necessary to install, operate, maintain and repair electrically-energized residential, commercial and industrial systems, and DC and AC motors, controls and electrical distribution panels. Instruction emphasizes practical application of mathematics, science, circuit diagrams and use of electrical codes and includes blueprint reading, sketching and other subjects essential for employment in the electrical occupations. Reading and interpretation of commercial and residential construction wiring codes and specifications, installation and maintenance of wiring, service and distribution networks within large construction complexes are also critical components of the program.
Academic Performance
Overall SPR Peer Rank25th of 26
Overall SPR Performance TierINTERVENE
Performance Tier: AchievementINTERVENE
Performance Tier: ProgressINTERVENE
Performance Tier: ClimateINTERVENE
Performance Tier: College & CareerINTERVENE
Students Who Graduate in 4 Years51%
This is the percentage of a group of students at a school that graduated within 4 years.
College Enrollment Rates8%
School Culture
Student Attendance83%
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Attendance(Not Available)
Behavior(Not Available)
School Fit
Total Enrollment1300
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Demographics
Black 26.12%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Asian 0%
Filipino 0%
Hispanic 71.13%
Pacific Islander 0%
White 0%
Two or More Races 0%
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General Information
School TypeCity Wide Access
Grades Served9 - 12
School PartnersASPIRABright FuturesCommunities in SchoolsCongreso de Latinos UnidosEducation WorksGEAR UPHispanic Chamber of CommercePeer Group ConnectionsPhenndPhiladelphia Anti-Violence NetworkPhiladelphia District Attorney’s OfficeSchool Advisory CouncilTemple University
Learn Morehttp://philasd.org/videos/promo/school-selection/edison
Courses Offered
Classes and AcademicsEnglish Literature and CompositionSpanish LanguageStatisticsUS History
CTE Courses and ProgramsAutobody Collision Repair
Extracurriculars
College and CareerCollege 10%DECAFuture Buisness Leaders of America (FBLA)Skills USAWelding Training Site
College: Dual Enrollment(Not Available)
SportsBadminton, GirlsBaseballBasketball, BoysBasketball, GirlsFishing ClubFootballSoccerSoftballVolleyball, BoysVolleyball, GirlsWrestling
ArtsArts Major programDrama ClubPoetry Club
Media(Not Available)
STEMEARTH Squad Robotics
Cultural/Ethnic Language ClubsDual-Emersion Spanish ProgramESOL/Bilingual Program
Health and Wellness(Not Available)
Life and LeadershipNational Honor SocietyPeer MediationRotary ClubStudent Council/Government
Parents and CommunityCredit Recovery Model
OtherInteract ClubJROTC