School Score

Below average

39/100

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · 2022-23

Philadelphia City School District

Serving 198,645 students in 312 schools, Philadelphia City School District tracks near US averages. Math: 18% · Reading: 28% · Graduation: 73%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

18%

District-wide

↓ 8.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

28%

District-wide

↓ 1.0% vs US

Graduation rate

73%

4-year

Enrollment

198,645

312 schools

Philadelphia proficiency

18% / 28%

"Philadelphia City School District students reached 18% math proficiency and 28% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 28% / 31% state averages."

Source: NCES + Pennsylvania DOE

Graduation rate

73%

"Philadelphia City School District's 4-year graduation rate is 73%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$19,075

"Philadelphia City School District spends $19,075 per student annually, above the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Philadelphia City School District · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Philadelphia City School District

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

18%

here

28%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 31%

Reading proficiency

28%

here

31%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 3%

Graduation rate

73%

here

87%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 16%

Student-teacher ratio

13:1

here

13.7:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 16%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

84.4%

here

49.3%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Philadelphia City School District a good school district?▾

Philadelphia City School District earns a CodeOpx School Score of 39/100 (D, Below average). It tracks near US averages, with 18% math and 28% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Philadelphia City School District?▾

Philadelphia City School District operates 312 public schools serving 198,645 students in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What is Philadelphia City School District's graduation rate?▾

Philadelphia City School District's 4-year graduation rate is 73%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Philadelphia City School District spend per student?▾

Philadelphia City School District spends approximately $19,075 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Philadelphia City School District school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Philadelphia City School District directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.