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American Schools / State detail

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania spent $18,243 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #17 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$18,243
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#17/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.0:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
1,671,885
$30,499,948,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
9%
State
34%
Local
57%
Biggest districts in Pennsylvania
  1. Philadelphia City SD 118,335 $18,329
  2. Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs 20,355 $16,549
  3. Pittsburgh SD 20,034 $24,008
  4. Central Bucks SD 17,540 $18,884
  5. Reading SD 17,363 $14,509
  6. Allentown City SD 15,988 $17,939

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.