How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chester-Upland SD | Southern Lehigh SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chester, Pennsylvania | Center Valley, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 3,100 | 3,078 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chester-Upland SD | Southern Lehigh SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,339 | $18,194 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 3.9% |
| State Revenue | 74.2% | 20.8% |
| Local Revenue | 18.3% | 75.3% |
Chester-Upland SD
Federal State Local
Southern Lehigh SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chester-Upland SD | Southern Lehigh SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.4% | 79.1% |
| African American | 81.9% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.5% | 16.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chester-Upland SD | Southern Lehigh SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 254.4:1 | 462:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.9% | 6.2% |
School Types
Chester-Upland SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Southern Lehigh SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.