Philadelphia City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 220 public schools serving 114,090 students in Philadelphia City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Philadelphia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 67% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
# American Indian Students
237 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11,767 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
31,028 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
15%
# Black Students
49,202 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
43%
14%
# White Students
17,029 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
15%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
152 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,675 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,573
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
8,123
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,736
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9,065
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,499
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
8,847
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,721
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,287
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,218
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,301
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,523
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
9,691
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,460
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,046
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,420 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,182 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Philadelphia City School District?
Philadelphia City School District manages 220 public schools serving 114,090 students.
What is the rank of Philadelphia City School District?
Philadelphia City School District is ranked #529 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia City School District?
43% of Philadelphia City School District students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Philadelphia City School District?
Philadelphia City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Philadelphia City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,182 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 220 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 114,090 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Graduation Rate
: 69% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
