How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Independence CS West | KIPP Philadelphia CS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 840 | 838 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Independence CS West | KIPP Philadelphia CS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,821 | $22,223 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.5% | 20.1% |
| State Revenue | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Local Revenue | 80.6% | 78.7% |
Independence CS West
Federal State Local
KIPP Philadelphia CS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Independence CS West | KIPP Philadelphia CS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| African American | 91.2% | 90.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.8% | 99.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Independence CS West | KIPP Philadelphia CS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 394:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.5% | 36.8% |
School Types
Independence CS West
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
KIPP Philadelphia 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.