Kristen A. Graham of The Philadelphia Inquirer said in 2012 that "a recent focus has been on boosting academics, on inquiry-based learning that opens the door to a wider range of careers.
"[2] The 130-acre (53 ha) campus is on the Wissahickon Valley in upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, adjacent to Fairmount Park.
On that side those buildings are adjacent to the basketball court, open soccer field and school gym.
The working farm houses dairy, horses, sheep, and swine, as well as the school's meat science program.
[3] Kristen A. Graham of The Philadelphia Inquirer said in 2012 that Saul "requires strong grades for admission".