Saul W B Agricultural School

What Saul W B Agricultural School does

Walter B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences is a public special-admission high school located at 7100 Henry Avenue in the upper Roxborough section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operated by the School District of Philadelphia. Founded in 1943 as an agricultural program and renamed to its current designation in 1969, the school enrolls approximately 500 students in grades 9-12 on a 130-acre campus that includes academic buildings, greenhouses, a working dairy barn, pastures, small animal facilities, livestock barns (poultry, swine, sheep, horses), a Food Science facility, athletic fields, and a seasonal farm stand. The school self-describes as the largest agricultural high school in the nation and pairs college-preparatory academics with hands-on agricultural training across four Pennsylvania-approved CTE programs of study: Animal Sciences, Food Processing Science, Horticulture, and Natural Resource Management. Every enrolled student is a member of the National FFA Organization, and the school's chapter is described as one of the largest in the country; graduates have been elected as Pennsylvania State FFA officers.

The curriculum stack combines Advanced Placement courses (English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, U.S. Government & Politics) with dual enrollment partnerships at Delaware Valley University, Penn State, and the University of Pennsylvania for college credit. Co-curricular programming includes annual award-winning Philadelphia Flower Show exhibits (PHS Gold Medal in 2020, PHS Bronze in 2019, PHS Silver and PHS Sustainability Award in 2018), Pennsylvania Farm Show livestock participation, Harvest on Henry fall festival, and Country Fair Day. The school has been named to U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools in Pennsylvania for three consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021) and reports a 96% graduation rate. Technology infrastructure is light, consisting primarily of an official website, social media channels, and GT-Security-supported live camera feeds from the barns (Filly Cam and Ewe Tube).

The business model is government-funded: as a public school within the School District of Philadelphia, the institution receives district appropriations and charges no tuition. Ancillary revenue is minimal and includes per-student activity fees such as senior dues ($166.50 covering cap/gown, yearbook, t-shirt, graduation expenses, senior lunches and activities) and senior trip tickets ($80 to Pocono Valley), plus ancillary farm-stand proceeds. Admissions are managed through the School District of Philadelphia's centralized transfer process during 8th grade, with eligibility criteria requiring As/Bs/Cs in major subjects, PSSA scores at the 50th percentile in reading or math, 90% attendance, and a clean disciplinary record. Transportation is facilitated by SEPTA bus routes 9, 27, 32, 65, 446, 447, and express bus service. Governance sits with the Philadelphia Board of Education; no private equity, venture, or institutional investor ownership is present in the data.

Name

Saul W B Agricultural School

Legal name

Walter B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences

Website

https://saul.philasd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Walter B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences is a public special-admission high school in Philadelphia serving approximately 500 students in grades 9-12 on a 130-acre working farm campus. It delivers four state-approved CTE programs (Animal Sciences, Food Processing Science, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management) alongside college-prep academics, with every student enrolled in FFA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agriculture & Food Production (EDABALAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural education
• Career technical education
• High school education
• Animal science program
• Horticulture program

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within the School District of Philadelphia, the school operates on district-provided public funding. No tuition is charged to students.
2. School Payments (Activities and Events): Fees collected for specific school activities including senior dues ($166.50 covering cap/gown, yearbook, graduation expenses, senior lunches and activities) and event tickets such as prom tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Walter B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences is a public high school providing college-preparatory academics combined with hands-on vocational agricultural training across four Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs of Study: Animal Sciences, Food Processing Science, Horticulture, and Natural Resource Management. The school operates on a 130-acre working farm campus, offers Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses for college credit, and integrates FFA leadership development into the entire student experience.

Product overview

Walter B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences is a public high school offering a comprehensive agricultural education program. The school operates the four approved CTE Programs of Study: Animal Sciences, Food Processing Science, Horticulture, and Natural Resource Management. Students select a major from these programs, which are academically based on principles of biology and chemistry with hands-on learning. The school features a 130-acre campus including academic buildings, greenhouses, a working dairy barn, pastures, small animal facilities, and a seasonal farm stand. In addition to college-prep academics, students participate in co-curricular programs including annual Philadelphia Flower Show exhibits, Pennsylvania Farm Show competitions, and seasonal events like Harvest on Henry and Country Fair Day. Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses provide college credit opportunities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Razorbacks: Athletic team mascot and name for the school's sports teams

Products and services

• Horticulture Program Agricultural education program focused on plant sciences, including greenhouse operations and plant cultivation on the school's campus.
• Animal Science Program Agricultural education program focusing on animal sciences, featuring a working dairy barn, small animal facilities, and livestock management.
• Food Science and Processing Program Agricultural education program covering food science and processing located in facilities across from the main academic building.
• Natural Resource Management Program Agricultural education program within the four approved CTE Programs of Study, academically based on principles of biology and chemistry.
• Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses AP courses in English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, and US Government & Politics, plus dual enrollment courses at local colleges and universities for college credit.
• Philadelphia Flower Show Exhibits Annual student-designed and built exhibits for the Philadelphia Flower Show, including award-winning displays such as 'Sustainability' (2018), 'Flower Power' (2019), and 'Le Cafe de la Plage' (2020).
• Pennsylvania Farm Show Participation Students show livestock animals at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, including lambs and other agricultural animals.
• Seasonal Campus Events Schoolwide seasonal events including Harvest on Henry (fall festival) and Country Fair Day (celebration of spring).
• Live Camera Feeds (Filly Cam, Ewe Tube) Live streaming video feeds from the barns, including Filly Cam for horse monitoring and Ewe Tube for lambing season, supported by GT-Security camera systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% Graduation Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Longwood GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing internship opportunities for Saul students in horticulture and plant sciences. Longwood Gardens is a major horticultural institution that offers students real-world experience in ornamental horticulture and garden management.
• The Philadelphia PhilliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides internship opportunities for students, connecting agricultural education with professional sports team operations.
• Case New HollandminorOthersCorporate volunteers from Case New Holland performed improvements at the school including painting classrooms and cleaning the garage, demonstrating community support for the school's facilities.
• Mid-Atlantic Farm CreditminorOthersDonated a new school van along with the Saul Alumni Association. The van is used to transport students to CTE events, leadership workshops, and athletic award evenings.
• Delaware Valley UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing dual enrollment opportunities and academic pathways for Saul students to earn college credit while in high school.
• Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership supporting agricultural education pathways and dual enrollment programs for Saul students.
• The University of PennsylvaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing academic enrichment and potential dual enrollment or research opportunities for students.
• Pennsylvania Horticultural SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership supporting the school's annual Philadelphia Flower Show exhibits. The school has won multiple PHS awards including Gold Medal, Silver Medal, Bronze Medal, and Special Achievement awards.
• Jefferson UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege of Design, Engineering and Commerce undergraduates collaborated with Saul students on the 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show exhibit 'The Serenity Garden'.
• Morris ArboretumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing internship and educational opportunities in horticulture and botanical sciences for Saul students.
• Pennsylvania FFAcoreOthersState-level FFA organization with which Saul has a strong relationship. Saul has one of the largest FFA chapters in the country and graduates have been elected as Pennsylvania State FFA officers.
• Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)minorOthersNational organization with a Jr. MANRRS chapter at Saul, providing career development and leadership opportunities for underrepresented students in agriculture.
• Weaver's Way Community ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization that runs the Henry Got Crops CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, providing students with hands-on experience in farm-to-table operations.
• Fairmount Park CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting agricultural education in connection with Fairmount Park's environmental resources and proximity to the school's campus.
• Philadelphia Water DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership supporting environmental science education and water-related curriculum at the school.
• The Philadelphia ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing internship opportunities in animal science and zoo operations for students.
• WorkReady PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development program providing paid internship and job readiness opportunities for Philadelphia youth including Saul students.
• Artist YearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts education partnership providing creative programming and artist-in-residence opportunities for students.
• Food MoxieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood access and nutrition education organization that supports hands-on food and agriculture learning experiences.
• Friends of the WissahickonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the Wissahickon Valley, partnering with Saul due to the school's location bordering Fairmount Park.
• Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture (PSPA)minorOthersHistoric agricultural society in Philadelphia supporting agricultural education and awareness.
• Outward BoundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor education organization providing experiential learning and leadership development opportunities for students.
• Saul Alumni AssociationcoreOthers501(c)(3) organization supporting the school through donations and volunteer efforts. Co-sponsored the donation of a new school van with Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit. Connects alumni with the school through yearbooks, events, and the alumni garden brick program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Pennsylvania Horticultural Society: Longstanding Saul partner running the Philadelphia Flower Show, where Saul has won multiple PHS awards. Adjacent ecosystem organization that reinforces Saul's horticulture programming.
• Delaware Valley University: Regional university with strong agriculture, horticulture, and animal science programs and an existing dual-enrollment partnership with Saul. Adjacent ecosystem participant and pipeline partner rather than a competitor.
• Longwood Gardens: Major public horticultural institution providing Saul students with internships and learning opportunities in ornamental horticulture. Ecosystem enabler and direct industry placement partner.
• Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences: Premier land-grant agricultural college that partners with Saul on dual enrollment and student pathways. Comparable in agricultural educational scope but postsecondary, so an enabling ecosystem peer.
• National FFA Organization: National student organization for agricultural education; Saul operates one of the largest FFA chapters in the country with universal membership. Ecosystem-wide participant that anchors the school's leadership and competition outcomes.

Direct peers

• Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School: Massachusetts public regional agricultural and technical high school offering career-focused programs in animal science, horticulture, natural resources, and food-related CTE tracks. Comparable public-ag CTE model.
• Burlington County Institute of Technology: New Jersey public county vocational school district with agricultural and natural-resource CTE programs. Comparable as a public secondary institution delivering structured agricultural career pathways.
• Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences: Chicago's public magnet agricultural high school, the most direct functional peer to Saul: a public high school combining college-prep academics with four CTE-style agricultural pathways on a dedicated farm campus.
• Norfolk County Agricultural High School (Norfolk Aggie): Massachusetts public agricultural high school serving grades 9-12 with animal science, horticulture, natural resources, and mechanics programs on a working farm. Direct operational analog despite suburban rather than urban setting.
• John Bowne High School: New York City public high school with one of the few urban agricultural education programs in the country, including an active FFA chapter and animal/livestock facilities. Closely comparable in offering an urban, public-school agricultural CTE experience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wbsaulhsa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJ1-d15apFOonnsIzY8X3qA
• Facebookfacebook.com/wbsaulhsa
• Instagraminstagram.com/wbsaul_media/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/saul-w-b-agricultural-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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