Shallcross Day School serves 221 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
62%
14%
White
18%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shallcross Day School?
221 students attend Shallcross Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shallcross Day School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shallcross Day School?
Shallcross Day School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shallcross Day School offer ?
Shallcross Day School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Shallcross Day School part of?
Shallcross Day School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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