How many public schools are there in Philadelphia?
| School District of Philadelphia | |
|---|---|
| Schools | 339 (2018–2019) |
| Budget | $3.0 billion (2018) |
| NCES District ID | 4218990 |
| Students and staff |
Does Philadelphia have good schools?
Forty-two Philadelphia schools were hailed as the best and most promising schools of the year at a Wednesday ceremony at Hartranft Elementary in North Philadelphia. The announcement came as the Philadelphia School District released ratings for 316 city schools — traditional public schools and every charter except one.
Does Pennsylvania have good public schools?
While Pennsylvania may be in the middle of the pack among the 50 states in terms of public K-12 education, the state is home to dozens of excellent school districts. In fact, well over 100 districts in Pennsylvania posted graduation rates above 90% in 2019.
What are the best school districts near Philadelphia?
2022 Best School Districts in the Philadelphia Area
- Radnor Township School District.
- Tredyffrin-Easttown School District.
- Lower Merion School District.
- Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.
- Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
- Garnet Valley School District.
- Moorestown Township Public School District.
Are Philadelphia public schools closed?
No Closings at this time.
Are Philadelphia charter schools free?
There are about 85 public charter schools in Philadelphia. They are free to attend. Like district schools, they are open to all students living within designated boundaries. Learn more about public charter schools.
What schools are in Philadelphia?
Here are the best colleges in Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania.
- Villanova University.
- University of Delaware.
- Drexel University.
- Temple University.
- Rutgers University–Camden.
- Thomas Jefferson University.
- Rowan University.
How many high schools are in the city of Philadelphia?
55 high schools
Philadelphia City School District contains 55 high schools.
Where does Philadelphia rank in education?
Pennsylvania Rankings
| Higher Education | #50 |
|---|---|
| Pre-K – 12 | #17 |
What is the dropout rate in Philadelphia?
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| Philadelphia, PA | |
|---|---|
| College Graduation Rate | 23.90% |
| Percent with a graduate or professional degree | 10.10% |
| High School Graduation Rate | 81.20% |
| Percent who did not finish the 9th grade | 6.10% |