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Philadelphia City School District
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA
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Philadelphia City School District

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade B minus
    4. College Prep
      grade B minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B
    6. Administration
      grade B
    7. Sports
      grade A minus
    8. Food
      grade B
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade C+

    Philadelphia City School District is a public school district located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. It has 124,111 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 23% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.

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    440 NORTH BROAD STREET
    PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    37%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    23%
    Average Graduation Rate
    66%
    Average SAT
    1080
    8,168 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    702 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    124,111
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    99.6%

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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $67,398
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.3%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $27,483 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      56%
    • Support Services
      38%
    • Other
      6%

    Living in the Area

    grade C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B
    2. Good for Families
      grade C
    3. Housing
      grade C minus
    Median Household Income
    $15,731
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $864
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $48,750
    National
    $244,900

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