How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Discovery CS | Pittsburgh SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 622 | 20,034 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 56 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 11.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Discovery CS | Pittsburgh SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $34,348 | $37,128 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.3% | 10.2% |
| State Revenue | 0.7% | 38.2% |
| Local Revenue | 76.0% | 51.7% |
Discovery CS
Federal State Local
Pittsburgh SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Discovery CS | Pittsburgh SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3% | 26.0% |
| African American | 96.0% | 52.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.9% | 93.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Discovery CS | Pittsburgh SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 77 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 626:1 | 263.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 0.6% | 43.3% |
School Types
Discovery CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Pittsburgh SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.