Shallcross Day School (Closed 2023)

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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
62%
14%
White
18%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
Source: 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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