White-Williams Scholars: Facts About Poverty and Education in Philadelphia

White-Williams Scholars: Facts About Poverty and Education in Philadelphia

Facts About Poverty and Education in Philadelphia

33% of those who do not have a high school diploma in Philadelphia live in poverty. (18% if HS diploma. 14% if some college. 8% if bachelors or higher)
2007 American Community Survey

24% of Philadelphians live below the poverty line.
2007 American Community Survey

25% of Philadelphia's population has less than a high school diploma
A Tale of Two Cities, Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board

Philadelphia is 92nd out of the 100 largest cities in the percentage of residents with college degrees
A Tale of Two Cities, Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board

70% of new jobs require a postsecondary degree
A Tale of Two Cities, Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board

56% of Philadelphia public school students qualify for the free lunch program
PA Department of Education, 2007

$110—cost of graphing calculator for math and science courses suggested by the School District of Philadelphia

$56—cost of back-to-school supplies recommended by the School District for high school students (excluding graphing calculator)

80% of Philadelphia's dropouts can be identified as at-risk in 8th or 9th grade.
Unfulfilled Promise: The Dimensions and Characteristics of Philadelphia's Dropout Crisis, 2000-05

Half of Philadelphia's 9th graders will not graduate from high school.
Unfulfilled Promise: The Dimensions and Characteristics of Philadelphia's Dropout Crisis, 2000-05

33% of Philadelphia 11th graders tested proficient in math on the PSSA, 33% in reading.

788-average SAT score (of 1600) in Philadelphia in 2009.

White-Williams Scholars is Making an Impact

1,044—number of students who received stipends in 2009-10
95—years WWS has been distributing stipends
96% of Scholar graduates surveyed enroll in college or postsecondary educational programs
84% of WWS budget is spent on programs
$1.4 million annually for grants and scholarships for girls through the Charles E. Ellis Trust