District Overview
Headquartered at 800 Washington Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, the Reading School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant small-city community. As the central educational provider within the local metropolitan area, the district operates 19 public schools offering an unbroken academic path from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of 16,664 students across its elementary, middle, and high school levels, the district delivers comprehensive public education designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of a large, diverse urban student body.

To effectively support its expansive student population, the Reading School District employs a robust workforce of 4,202 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 2,196 full-time equivalent teachers, 178 instructional aides, and 1,828 support staff professionals who collaborate to maintain safe learning environments and deliver targeted classroom instruction. Community members, families, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's academic programs, leadership, and community resources can connect directly with central administration by calling (610) 371-5611 or visiting their official website at www.readingsd.org.
19
Total Schools
16,664
Total Students
2,196.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reading SD
Demographic Student Count
White764
Hispanic14,609
Black1,006
Asian36
Two or More234
American Indian12
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    14,609 (87.7%)
  • Black
    1,006 (6.0%)
  • White
    764 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    234 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    36 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Reading SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary13
Middle5
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:19
Students:16,664*
Teachers (FTE):2,196.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6
Schools in Reading SD
Found 19 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
4,879 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th