Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia City SD operates as the largest school district in Pennsylvania, serving 118,335 students across 220 schools with relatively stable enrollment showing a 0.2% increase from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 with 8,143 teachers.

Academic performance measures indicate significant gaps compared to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 25.0% versus the state average of 43.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 33.3% against a state average of 49.8%. The four-year graduation rate is 76.2%, notably below the state average of 89.5%, with a dropout rate of 3.7%. Chronic absenteeism at 38.9% represents a substantial challenge affecting student engagement.

The district serves a student population with notable demographic and socioeconomic characteristics: 75.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 21.3% are English learners, and 19.9% have identified disabilities. Racial composition is 42.9% Black, 27.5% Hispanic, 14.8% White, and 10.2% Asian.

Financial resources present a notable contrast to academic outcomes. Per-pupil spending of $21,645 substantially exceeds the state average of $10,570, with a total operating budget of $4.45 billion. Revenue derives from federal sources (12.3%), state appropriations (45.7%), and local funding (41.8%), reflecting significant local tax base contribution despite economic challenges within the district's population.