Overview

Farrell Louis H School is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 220 schools in The School District of Philadelphia.
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School Rating

Farrell Louis H School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Pennsylvania with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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14 Reviews
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Neighborhood

8300 Castor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19152
School leader: Mr Peter Jepsen
(215) 400-3230
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