Upper Darby School District

The Upper Darby School District is located in Drexel Hill, PA and includes 14 schools that serve 12,440 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Upper Darby School District spends $8,501 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Upper Darby School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Upper Darby School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Upper Darby School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Upper Darby School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.