How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Philadelphia City SD | Washington SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Washington, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 118,335 | 1,472 |
| Number of Schools | 219 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Philadelphia City SD | Washington SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $36,791 | $19,842 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.3% | 14.1% |
| State Revenue | 39.7% | 49.0% |
| Local Revenue | 37.0% | 36.9% |
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Washington SD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Philadelphia City SD | Washington SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.6% | 39.7% |
| African American | 52.8% | 27.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.9% | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 23.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 96.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Philadelphia City SD | Washington SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 235 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 33 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 322.2:1 | 228.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.2% | 55.5% |
School Types
Philadelphia City SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Washington 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.