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Philadelphia Academy CS

PublicCharterGrades 0–12
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia Academy CS
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,171
Student:Teacher12.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch59%
Title INo
Philadelphia Academy CS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
1,171
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
59%-11.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Philadelphia Academy CS is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,171 students. It is part of the Philadelphia Academy 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

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictPhiladelphia Academy CS
County42101
CityPhiladelphia
ZIP19116
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420006100503

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,171

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 %59%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)