For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,039 students in Chester-Upland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Chester-Upland School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,039 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
220 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Chester-Upland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 56% has decreased from 58% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#643 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
57%
Graduation Rate
56%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
305 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
2,574 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
85%
14%
# White Students
64 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
2%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
167
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
192
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
166
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
381
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
373
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,977 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $47,245 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,977
$23,649
Spending / Student
$47,245
$23,073
Best Chester-Upland School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stetser Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
808 E 17th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Stem At Showalter
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 West 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Main Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 Main St
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3685
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3685
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bridgewater Road
Chester Twp, PA 19045
(610) 447-3815
Chester Twp, PA 19045
(610) 447-3815
Grades: 4-8
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Chester High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
232 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3700
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 919 students
Rank: #66.
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edgmont Scholars Academy
Magnet School
1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester-Upland School District?
Chester-Upland School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,039 students.
What is the rank of Chester-Upland School District?
Chester-Upland School District is ranked #644 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester-Upland School District?
85% of Chester-Upland School District students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester-Upland School District?
Chester-Upland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Chester-Upland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $47,245 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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