Top Rankings
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,786 students in First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,786 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#632 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
567 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
14%
# Black Students
779 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
44%
14%
# White Students
150 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
8%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
260 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
136
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,998 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,223 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,998
$23,665
Spending / Student
$15,223
$23,089
Best First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Tacony St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Grades: K-12
| 1,786 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District?
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,786 students.
What is the rank of First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District?
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District is ranked #618 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District?
44% of First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District?
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is First Philadelphia Preparatory CS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,223 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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