About Us

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Welcome to
the School District of Philadelphia

Our District

All sectors of public education in Philadelphia will work with urgency to provide every student with the opportunity to achieve positive life outcomes in partnership with diverse families, educators, and community members who are valued and respected.

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Our Leadership & Strategic Plan
Meet SDP Students & Educators

Data & Demographics

Graduation Rates*

*Based on 2023–2024 data

84%

District Schools

78%

District & Alternative Schools

Fast Facts About Our Schools

198,299 Students Enrolled

  • 117,956 District & Alternative
  • 63,964 Charter
  • 14,252 Cyber Charter
  • 2,127 Other

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331 Total Schools

  • 218 District
  • 32 Alternative
  • 81 Charter

$4.597 Billion Budget (FY 2025)

  • $2B Local
  • $2.4B State
  • $33.6M Federal
  • $148.1M Grant Relief

Student Diversity

  • 49% Black/African-American
  • 25% Hispanic/Latino
  • 14% White
  • 8% Asian
  • 5% Multiracial/Other
  • 20% IEP
  • 21% English Learners*
*Excludes Charter/Cyber Charter data

Academic & Program Highlights

168

Languages Spoken

5,301

Students in AP Courses

36

AP Courses Offered

43

CTE Programs

10

IB Programs

All information based on 2024–2025 data.

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Why Choose SDP?

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