How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Independence Cs | Philadelphia City Sd |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 782 | 118,335 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 219 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Independence Cs | Philadelphia City Sd |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,100 | $17,892 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| State Revenue | 1.3% | 39.7% |
| Local Revenue | 78.4% | 37.0% |
Independence Cs
Federal State Local
Philadelphia City Sd
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Independence Cs | Philadelphia City Sd |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 11.6% |
| African American | 45.4% | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 24.9% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 99.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Independence Cs | Philadelphia City Sd |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 235 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 33 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 398:1 | 322.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.2% | 44.7% |
School Types
Independence Cs
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Philadelphia City 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.