Bluford CS

Bluford CS operates as a mid-sized combined-grade school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of the schools within Bluford CS. Current enrollment sits at students from the surrounding community spanning grade M.

Bluford CS is the operating authority for Bluford CS, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

On the resource side, Class-load math at Bluford CS comes out to about 30.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.5:1, putting Bluford CS higher than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Philadelphia County indicate median household income runs about $61,953, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bluford CS is one of 309 public schools in Philadelphia County (combined enrollment of about 182,005 students).

Nearest neighbor: Guidon S Bluford El Sch, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a downtown setting. As a public charter, Bluford CS runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Five-year trend. Looking back 5 years, enrollment at Bluford CS has showed little movement, going from 519 students in 2018 to 525 in 2023. The Black share of enrollment fell from 98% to 81% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 30.9:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.