Schools-
341 schools as of 2007-08 school year
206 elementary schools (82 year round)
59 middle schools
44 high schools
24 alternative schools
8 special schools

Student Enrollment-
308,783 students

Budget-
$2,146 billion
39.3% local tax
27.7% property tax
28.5% state tax
4.5% govenrment services tax/federal support/other

High School Graduation Requirements-
22.5 credits
4 credits english
3 credits math
2 credits science
1 credit history
1 credit government
2 credits physical education
1 credit world history
.5 credits health education
.5 credits computers (taken in 6th grade)
7.5 credits electives

Student Average Daily Attendance-
State 93.9%
District 93.7%

Transiency, Truancy, and Discipline-
State 33.2%
District 35.7%
Habitual 1,524
Expulsions 22

Incidents Resulting in Suspension/Expulsion-
Violence to other students 5,787
Violence to Staff 154
Possession of weapon 651
Possession of controlled substance 72
Possession of alcohol 216

Graduation Rate-
State 67.5%
District 63.5%

Dropout Rate-
State 4.6%
District 5.6%