Overview
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,818 students. It is part of the First Philadelphia Preparatory CS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictFirst Philadelphia Preparatory CS
County42101
CityPhiladelphia
ZIP19124
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420009300687
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,818
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)