School District
Philadelphia City School District
- Philadelphia, PA
- 662 reviews
- AcademicsC-
- DiversityA
- TeachersC+
- College PrepC+
- Clubs & ActivitiesB
- Health & SafetyC
- AdministrationB-
- SportsA-
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesB+
Philadelphia City School District Rankings
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Academics
Students
Diversity
A
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Teachers
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$27,483/ student
National
$12,239- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingC
Median Household Income
$76,782
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,772
National
$949Median Home Value
$439,767
National
$184,700Philadelphia City School District Reviews
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I have been in the Philadelphia City District all my life. This district is very passionate about parents and students of Philadelphia. If decisions are going to be made for the people of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia School district believes it is their duty to involve these people in their decision and give them a voice. However, their voices may not be heard, which is the downfall. Schools would say they want to add sports teams to their school; and in order to start a school team, they need a source of income. The School District does not provide money towards sports. Teachers are the ones paying for the supplies. I know too many teachers that go out of their way to buy sports equipment. They are taking from their low paycheck to provide for students their students. To add, the textbooks are horrible. They calm that the money goes toward education but its that really true? They can't even provide nice textbooks, and that is just a basic need. Something needs to be done!
The school district really wants kids to go to their neighborhood school. Oftentimes, these school perform below basic and have real issues with keeping our students safe. The whole high school selection process is bogus! Lottery system is not really lottery, I have noticed a lot of kids get into these schools if they were in a school that was in proximity of the school they're applying to. The standardized tests given is a way to keep a straight A student out of their high school of choice, but students are not really prepared for the test. Philadelphia schools get a poor grade from me
I have attended school in the Philadelphia City School District for eleven years thus far. My elementary, middle, and high school have all been very diverse. I enjoy learning about the various cultures that make up the district. The district has many resources, especially for students who come from low-income families. It does a very good job of preparing their students for college. All the schools I have attended have many clubs and sports. A variety of electives are provided that help students discover their passions and interests.
The Philadelphia City School district should work to improve the quality of
school lunches and the cleanliness of their schools. Although I have had many great teachers, I have also had poor ones. Safety in the school district is questionable. Many students take Septa, the public transportation used in Philadelphia. There have been many cases of harassment and robberies while students head or leave school.
The Philadelphia City School district should work to improve the quality of
school lunches and the cleanliness of their schools. Although I have had many great teachers, I have also had poor ones. Safety in the school district is questionable. Many students take Septa, the public transportation used in Philadelphia. There have been many cases of harassment and robberies while students head or leave school.