How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pittsburgh SD | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 20,034 | 7,820 |
| Number of Schools | 56 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 21:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pittsburgh SD | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $37,128 | $20,898 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.2% | 16.8% |
| State Revenue | 38.2% | 37.4% |
| Local Revenue | 51.7% | 45.8% |
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pittsburgh SD | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.0% | 27.2% |
| African American | 52.6% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 51.1% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.9% | 98.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pittsburgh SD | Wilkes-Barre Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 77 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 263.1:1 | 781.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.3% | 36.4% |
School Types
Pittsburgh SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wilkes-Barre Area 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.