Schools & Student Facts

  • Number of Schools & Grades
    106 schools serve grades pre-kindergarten through 12th


    Student Enrollment
    53,406 students (
    ▲ 8% increase over the past 3 years)


    Free and/or Reduced Lunch
    78% of students eligible for free and/or reduced lunch


    English Language Learners
    12.6% of students are English language learners


    Advanced Placement
    21 Courses, 1070 Students, 3376 Tests Taken


    Partnerships
    200+ business, civic, community, and clergy/faith-based


    Student Ethnicity  

    • African American/Black - 82% 
    • American Indian/Alaska Native - .1% 
    • Hispanic/Latino - 13.6% 
    • White - 2.4% 
    • Multiracial - .3% 
    • Asian/Pacific - 1.7% 

    Exceptional Student Education
    14.7% of students identified as having exceptional needs


    Career Technical Education
    3151 students; 256 Certifications


    Employees: 7,116
    3,227 Teachers - 100% Certified; 50+ National Board Certified


    Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
    $904,784,075 

     

  • Enrollment Drop Boxes

    Enroll Your Student

    With more than 100 schools to choose from, the District offers a wide variety of programs to nurture your child's interests and talents.

    In addition to neighborhood schools that offer art and/or music and a challenging curriculum, we offer specialty programs (Application & Montessori Schools), Examination High Schools, and Career and Technical Centers.

    Get Started

    • Gather Key Documents
      • Photo ID, birth certificate, immunization record, transcripts/report cards, and two (2) proofs of address
    • Kindergarten
      • Child must be five years old by Sept.1; inquire about a waiver if five by Dec. 1
    • Pre-K
      • Child must be four years old by Dec. 1
    • Visit Us