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Academic Resources for Philadelphia City SD
Varsity Tutors serves students in Philadelphia City SD, a public school district serving the Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania. The district educates 112,953 students across 217 schools.
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217
Schools112,953
Total Students217
Schools14.5:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in Philadelphia City SD
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- PSSA (Grades 3-5)
- Keystone (Grades 3-5)
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Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Philadelphia City SD students, school information, and other academic resources.
Showing 52 schools with detailed profiles of 217 totalH
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringThe Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
642 students
Grades 5-12Available Grades:
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
469 students
Grades 9-12Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Paul Robeson High School for Human Services
314 students
Grades 9-12Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
District Performance
Per Student Spending
$17,914
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in Philadelphia City SD
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