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Does Bluford CS have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
,
Combined
STATE 1,819
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BLUFORD CS·NCES 420083407357
Bluford CS
5801 Media St., Philadelphia, PA 19131 · (215)732-6518 · Philadelphia County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
30.9:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
525
+6 (+1%) vs 2017
-6% since 2010-11, when it was 557
Student : Teacher
30.9:1
was 17.3:1
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
18%
was 2%
% Black
81%
was 98%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 525 | 17 | 30.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 483 | 49 | 9.9:1 | 100% (481) |
| 2017-18 | 519 | 30 | 17.3:1 | 74% (383) |
| 2015-16 | 531 | 27 | 19.7:1 | 86% (456) |
| 2010-11 | 557 | 29 | 19.2:1 | 99% (554) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bluford CS.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (519 to 525); teachers down 43% (30 to 17).
About Bluford CS
Bluford CS is classified as a public school. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The school serves as its own district in federal records.
Federal data show a ratio of 30.9:1 at Bluford CS. That ratio is over the 15.5:1 average for combined schools in Pennsylvania.
Census Bureau estimates for Philadelphia County show that median household income is about $61,953, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 35%, and about 17% of people live in poverty. A total of 309 public schools operate in Philadelphia County, serving about 182,005 students.
Nearby, Guidon S Bluford Elementary School is less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Large. As a charter school, Bluford CS is publicly funded and operates under a charter.
In 2017-18, Bluford CS enrolled 519; in 2022-23, 525. Over the same years, the Black share fell from 98% to 81%. The number of students per teacher rose from 17.3 to 30.9 over 5 years.
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Philadelphia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,579,706
Census ACS
Median income
$61,953
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
309
182,005 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Philadelphia
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- Philadelphia Performing Arts CSCombined · 2,572 students
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- MaST Community CS IICombined · 1,875 students
- First Philadelphia Preparatory CSCombined · 1,831 students
Nearby schools
- Guidon S Bluford Elementary School0.0 mi · 476
- Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus0.4 mi · 722
- Heston Edward School0.4 mi · 245
- Overbrook High School0.5 mi · 440
- Barry Comm John School0.7 mi · 467
- Overbrook Elementary School0.7 mi · 201
Frequently asked questions
About Bluford CSWhat grades does Bluford CS serve?
Bluford CS serves grades M-M.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluford CS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bluford CS is approximately 30.9:1.
What district is Bluford CS in?
Bluford CS is part of Bluford CS.
What city is Bluford CS in?
Bluford CS is located in Philadelphia, PA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.