How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chester Community Cs | Upper Darby Shs |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chester, PA | Drexel Hill, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 3,782 | 4,187 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 95.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chester Community Cs | Upper Darby Shs |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,760 | $14,728 |
| District | Chester Community Cs | Upper Darby Sd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chester Community Cs | Upper Darby Shs |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 14.9% |
| African American | 77.4% | 50.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 14.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chester Community Cs | Upper Darby Shs |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 378.2:1 | 279.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 15.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.