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Christopher Columbus Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 829 students in Christopher Columbus Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Christopher Columbus Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,932 Schools
# Students
829 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Christopher Columbus Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.6%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
16%
% Black
20%
14%
% White
48%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,004 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,000
$23,724
Spending / Student
$13,004
$23,146
Best Christopher Columbus Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
South Building
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Gr: K-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Christopher Columbus Charter School District?
Christopher Columbus Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 829 students.
What is the rank of Christopher Columbus Charter School District?
Christopher Columbus Charter School District is ranked #280 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Christopher Columbus Charter School District?
48% of Christopher Columbus Charter School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Christopher Columbus Charter School District?
Christopher Columbus Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Christopher Columbus Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,004 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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