Philadelphia City School District
- PHILADELPHIA, PA
School District
Philadelphia City School District
- PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Rating 3.3 out of 5 719 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade C+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Health & Safetygrade C
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Philadelphia City School District Rankings
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Elementary Schools in Philadelphia City School District
- grade B+
Penn Alexander School
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade B
William M. Meredith School
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade B
Greenberg Elementary School
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 7 reviews
- grade B
Gen. George A. McCall School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade B
Albert M. Greenfield School
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 5 reviews
Middle Schools in Philadelphia City School District
- grade A+
Julia R. Masterman Secondary School
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 258 reviews
- grade A
Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 125 reviews
- grade B+
Penn Alexander School
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade B
William M. Meredith School
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviews
- grade B
Greenberg Elementary School
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 7 reviews
High Schools in Philadelphia City School District
- grade A+
Julia R. Masterman Secondary School
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 258 reviews
- grade A+
Central High School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 1,361 reviews
- grade A
Science Leadership Academy
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 288 reviews
- grade A
Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 125 reviews
- grade A
Academy at Palumbo
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 527 reviews
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
37%
Percent Proficient - Math
23%
Average Graduation Rate
66%
Average SAT
1080
7,742 responses
Average ACT
24
683 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
130,617
Free or Reduced Lunch
99.6%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$66,859
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.3%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$27,483 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$77,720
National
$64,994Median Rent
$2,044
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$520,994
National
$229,800Philadelphia City School District Reviews
Rating 3.3 out of 5 719 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!
Pandemic had a negative impact on my school and learning. The school spirit has diminished. The extra curricula activities are limited. The school trips to learn outside the classroom is non existence and the road trips to visit potential colleges and universities is not permitted. School just is not the same. Although, we are back inside the physical building, we are still working as if we are still at home on line. There is hardly no interaction with peers. School just is not the same as it was before the pandemic. Before the pandemic, school was full of life and excitement. Now, it is super boring and dreadful. I wonder if school will ever return to "normal". Schools need to survey students to find out what students need to be well rounded and how they can use student voices to help them move past the remnants of the pandemic. Schools need to put a plan in place to support all students so they can get back to "normal" as soon as possible.
The Philadelphia City School District has failed its students one too many times. Racism, misogyny, and buildings that are falling apart as I type are the highlight of what this school district stands for. The complete and utter lack of money the school system has put towards the success of their students by underpaying their teachers and overflowing their schools is sick and needs to come to an end. As the so called "children of the future", we deserve to be treated like humans and not robots churned through the machine of what this district defines as a quality education. I describe my experience with this district as poor, very poor and it needs to do better, not only for the future of the students in my graduating class but students for the future of many generations to come.