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Philadelphia City School District

Philadelphia City School District is a public school district in Philadelphia, PA with 220 schools, 120,057 students, grades PK–12, a C+ district rating and $17,593 of spending per student.

C+TopHap district rating
Rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Grades
PK–12
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000

222 schools

Schools in this district

Primary · 48

Middle · 117

High · 55

District details

Students per teacher
15:1
Total annual spending
$2,112,162,801
Setting
City - Large
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Phone
(215) 400-4000
Website
philasd.org
NCES district ID
4218990
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Common questions

About Philadelphia City School District

How is Philadelphia City School District rated?

Philadelphia City School District holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Philadelphia City School District?

Philadelphia City School District operates 220 schools — 48 primary, 117 middle, 55 high and 2 other by instruction level.

How many students does Philadelphia City School District serve?

Philadelphia City School District enrolls 120,057 students across 8,000 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 15 students per teacher.

How much does Philadelphia City School District spend per student?

Philadelphia City School District reports $17,593 of spending per student. Across 120,057 students that is roughly $2,112,162,801 a year.

What grades does Philadelphia City School District cover?

Philadelphia City School District covers grades PK–12.

Where is Philadelphia City School District located?

Philadelphia City School District is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.