William Penn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,623 students in William Penn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in William Penn School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
William Penn School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 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 79% has increased from 77% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
3,933 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
85%
14%
# White Students
160 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
3%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
85,601 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:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
300
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
335
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
332
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
349
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
352
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
390
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
329
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
354
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
392
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
389
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
353
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
384
128,304
# 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 $24,312 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,954 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to William Penn School District?
William Penn School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,623 students.
What is the rank of William Penn School District?
William Penn School District is ranked #591 out of 679 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in William Penn School District?
85% of William Penn School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of William Penn School District?
William Penn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is William Penn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,954 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 4,623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
