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Education Data

Pennsylvania Education Data by County

Allegheny County

Image Description: The image is an informational graphic titled "Appalachian Learning Initiative Allegheny County, Pennsylvania." It provides demographic and statistical data for Allegheny County. Center-right of the graphic is a circular map highlighting Allegheny County and its neighboring counties, including Washington, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Butler, Westmoreland, Armstrong, Indiana, and Lawrence. The map uses color coding for different regions. To the left of the map are illustrated figures representing data points. Key statistics provided include: "45.1% of Allegheny County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level," represented by four figures, half orange and half blue. "5.1% of Allegheny County adults have not graduated high school" "17.5% of Allegheny County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" "12.2% of Allegheny County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance" At the bottom, there is a logo with the text "A.P.P.L.I. Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org" and social media icons for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. There is a text stating "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020". The image uses a grayscale background with blue and yellow text for emphasis. Alt-text: "Infographic showing Allegheny County, Pennsylvania with key statistics on adult literacy, high school graduation rates, poverty levels, and SNAP reliance." Text Transcription: Appalachian Learning Initiative Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Population: 1,229,605 45.1% of Allegheny County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level 5.1% of Allegheny County adults have not graduated high school 17.5% of Allegheny County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level 12.2% of Allegheny County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance APPLI Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org Follow us @APPLIOrg: National Center for Education Statistics, 2020
Percentage of Adults Reading
At or Below an 8th Grade Level

45.1%

Percentage of Adults Who Struggle
to Solve Math Problems
with More Than Three Steps

55.9%

Percentage of Adults Who Have
Not Graduated High School
or Achieved an Equivalent Certificate

5.1%

Image Description: This is an infographic providing statistics about Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, from the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is light blue. At the top, in large black text, the infographic reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Population: 1,229,605." Below this, there are several statistics accompanied by icons and graphical elements. On the left side, there is a graphic of five person icons, three colored dark blue and two colored white, representing the statistic "55.9% of Allegheny County adults struggle with basic math." In the center of the image, there is a map of the Allegheny County area showing neighboring counties in different colors. The counties are labeled: Lawrence, Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene, Washington, Beaver, and Allegheny. To the right of the map, in blue text, is the statistic "17.9% of Allegheny County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." Below the map, on the left side, is the statistic "4.9% of Allegheny County residents lack health insurance." To the right of this, in larger blue text, the statistic "11.1% of Allegheny County residents live in extreme poverty" is displayed. At the bottom left is the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative, which is a stylized yellow and black bridge with the text "APPLI" beneath it, and the website "www.appli.org". In the bottom right corner, the infographic notes that the data source is the "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020" and encourages readers to "Follow us @APPLIOrg" with icons for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Alt-Text: Infographic from the Appalachian Learning Initiative detailing statistics about Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. 55.9% struggle with basic math, 17.9% spend at least 50% of income on housing, 4.9% lack health insurance, and 11.1% live in extreme poverty. Population: 1,229,605. Data source: NCES, 2020. Follow @APPLIOrg. Text in the Image: Appalachian Learning Initiative Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Population: 1,229,605 55.9% of Allegheny County adults struggle with basic math 17.9% of Allegheny County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing 4.9% of Allegheny County residents lack health insurance 11.1% of Allegheny County residents live in extreme poverty APPLI Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org National Center for Education Statistics, 2020 Follow us @APPLIOrg (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube icons)

Armstrong County

Image Description: This is an infographic detailing educational and socioeconomic statistics for Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, under the Appalachian Learning Initiative. The background is light gray, and the text is in dark blue. At the top, the main title is "Appalachian Learning Initiative, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania," followed by the population figure, "Population: 66,737." Underneath, there are four statistical sections with accompanying icons and text: On the left, there are five stylized human figures, four in gold and one in dark blue, representing the statistic that 64.2% of Armstrong County adults read at or below an 8th-grade level. Below this, it states that 7.8% of Armstrong County adults have not graduated high school. On the right, it is noted that 19% of Armstrong County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Below this, it reads that 14.7% of Armstrong County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance. In the center of the visual, there is a circular map highlighting Armstrong County and its neighboring counties with varied colors. At the bottom left corner, there is an APPLI (Appalachian Learning Initiative) logo followed by their website "www.appli.org." On the bottom right corner, there is the social media information "Follow us @APPLOrg" with icons for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Lastly, at the bottom center, it states the source of the data: "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020." Alt-Text: Infographic for Armstrong County, Pennsylvania by the Appalachian Learning Initiative showing education and socioeconomic statistics.
Percentage of Adults Reading
At or Below an 8th Grade Level

64.2%

Percentage of Adults Who Struggle
to Solve Math Problems
with More Than Three Steps

76.3%

Percentage of Adults Who Have
Not Graduated High School
or Achieved an Equivalent Certificate

7.8%

Image Description: This image is an informational graphic detailing statistical data about Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It has a blue background with black and dark blue text. At the top, large black text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Beaver County, Pennsylvania" followed by "Population: 168,161" in slightly smaller black text. Below this, there are four separate sections each containing different statistics about the county. The first section, on the left, features an icon of five human figures with 65.6% written in large dark blue font beneath it. Smaller black text below this reads "of Beaver County adults struggle with basic math." In the middle of the image is a circular map highlighting Beaver County and its surrounding counties with different colors, each labeled with their name. Surrounding counties include Mercer, Lawrence, Butler, Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, and Armstrong. The second statistic, on the right, reads "15.5%" in large blue text, with smaller black text stating "of Beaver County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." Below the map, another statistic reads "5.3%" in large blue text, with smaller black text stating "of Beaver County residents lack health insurance." The fourth statistic, towards the bottom right, reads "10.4%" in large blue text, with smaller black text stating "of Beaver County residents live in extreme poverty." At the bottom, there is a logo labeled "APPLI" with the text "Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org" below it. At the bottom right corner, the source is noted as “National Center for Education Statistics, 2020.” There is also a call to action stating "Follow us @APPLIOrg" with icons for social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Alt-text: Infographic from the Appalachian Learning Initiative with statistics about Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Population: 168,161. 65.6% of adults struggle with basic math, 15.5% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, 5.3% lack health insurance, and 10.4% live in extreme poverty.

Beaver County

Image Description The image is an informational graphic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It has a gray background and contains several sections that provide statistical data about the county. At the top, large navy blue text reads "Appalachian Learning Initiative Beaver County, Pennsylvania" followed by smaller text stating "Population: 168,161". On the left side, there is an icon of five human figures, with three in orange and two in navy blue, representing a statistic. Below this icon, large blue text reads "53.7%" followed by smaller text in black: "of Beaver County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level." In the center, a circular map shows the sections of Beaver County and its neighboring counties: Mercer, Lawrence, Butler, Armstrong, Allegheny, Washington, and Westmoreland. Each county is labeled with its name inside the map. On the right side, there are two statistics presented. In large blue text, "17.1%" with smaller black text below reading: "of Beaver County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level." Below this, another statistic in large blue text reads "13.9%" with smaller black text: "of Beaver County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance." Lower on the left side, another statistic is presented in large blue text: "5.9%" with smaller black text: "of Beaver County adults have not graduated high school." At the bottom left, there is the logo of the Appalachian Learning Initiative, which includes an image of a bridge and the acronym "APPLI". Below the logo, the text reads, "Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org." On the bottom right, there are social media icons for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Above these icons, the text reads, "Follow us @APPLIORG." Alt-text "Infographic about the Appalachian Learning Initiative in Beaver County, Pennsylvania with various statistics on literacy, poverty levels, and high school graduation rates." Text Section Transcription "Appalachian Learning Initiative Beaver County, Pennsylvania" "Population: 168,161" "53.7% of Beaver County adults read at or below an 8th Grade level" "5.9% of Beaver County adults have not graduated high school" "17.1% of Beaver County residents earn below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level" "13.9% of Beaver County residents rely on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance" "APPLI Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org" "Follow us @APPLIORG"
Percentage of Adults Reading
At or Below an 8th Grade Level

53.7%

Percentage of Adults Who Struggle
to Solve Math Problems
with More Than Three Steps

65.6%

Percentage of Adults Who Have
Not Graduated High School
or Achieved an Equivalent Certificate

5.9%

Image Description: The image presents statistical data about Beaver County, Pennsylvania, within the context of the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI). The overall background is light blue. At the top, there is bold black text reading "Appalachian Learning Initiative Beaver County, Pennsylvania," followed by "Population: 168,161" in smaller text. To the left, a graphic of four figures (two in dark blue and two in white) is above the bold text "65.6%" with the additional text "of Beaver County adults struggle with basic math" in smaller black font. At the center-right, there is a circular map highlighting Beaver County within a larger mapped area of various counties in Pennsylvania. Neighboring counties such as Mercer, Lawrence, Butler, Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, and Armstrong are labeled. To the right of the map, in bold blue text, "15.5%" is displayed with the subtext "of Beaver County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing." Below the map on the left side is "5.3%" in bold blue text with the accompanying text "of Beaver County residents lack health insurance." At the bottom right, "10.4%" in bold blue text is shown with the subtext "of Beaver County residents live in extreme poverty." At the bottom left, the APPLI logo is presented along with the words "Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org." At the bottom center, the image credits "National Center for Education Statistics, 2020." At the bottom right, social media icons for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube appear with the text “Follow us @APPLIORG.” Alt-Text: "Statistics about Beaver County, Pennsylvania: 65.6% of adults struggle with basic math, 15.5% spend at least 50% of their income on housing, 5.3% lack health insurance, and 10.4% live in extreme poverty. APPLI logo included." Transcribed Text: "Appalachian Learning Initiative Beaver County, Pennsylvania Population: 168,161 65.6% of Beaver County adults struggle with basic math 15.5% of Beaver County residents spend at least 50% of their income on housing 5.3% of Beaver County residents lack health insurance 10.4% of Beaver County residents live in extreme poverty APPLI Appalachian Learning Initiative www.appli.org National Center for Education Statistics, 2020 Follow us @APPLIORG:"
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