Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy's student population of 404 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy 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 Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is 0.62, which is more 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
#2122 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
43%
15%
Black
43%
14%
White
11%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy's ranking?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is ranked #2122 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
404 students attend Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy offer ?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy part of?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is part of York City School District.
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