How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pittsburgh SD | West Phila. Achievement CES |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 20,034 | 637 |
| Number of Schools | 56 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 22:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pittsburgh SD | West Phila. Achievement CES |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $37,128 | $18,660 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.2% | 31.5% |
| State Revenue | 38.2% | 19.6% |
| Local Revenue | 51.7% | 48.9% |
Pittsburgh SD
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West Phila. Achievement CES
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pittsburgh SD | West Phila. Achievement CES |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.0% | 0.8% |
| African American | 52.6% | 94.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.9% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pittsburgh SD | West Phila. Achievement CES |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 77 | — |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 263.1:1 | 654:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.3% | 31.8% |
School Types
Pittsburgh SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
West Phila. Achievement CES
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.