How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benton Area SD | Southwest Leadership Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 621 | 619 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benton Area SD | Southwest Leadership Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,325 | $18,960 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.1% | 23.5% |
| State Revenue | 42.4% | 1.2% |
| Local Revenue | 48.5% | 75.2% |
Benton Area SD
Federal State Local
Southwest Leadership Academy CS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benton Area SD | Southwest Leadership Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 0.1% |
| African American | 2.3% | 89.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.5% | 87.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benton Area SD | Southwest Leadership Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 379.3:1 | 370:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.8% | 14.7% |
School Types
Benton Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Southwest Leadership Academy CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.