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Philadelphia City School District
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA

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+

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Philadelphia City School District is a public school district located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. It has 118,053 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 22% of students are at least proficient in math and 28% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
28%
Percent Proficient - Math
22%
Average Graduation Rate
70%
Average SAT
1100
7,225 responses
Average ACT
24
576 responses

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
118,053
Free or Reduced Lunch
99.6%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$69,718
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.3%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$33,605 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    56%
  • Support Services
    38%
  • Other
    6%

Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$89,708
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,473
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$639,258
National
$244,900

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