Wissahickon Charter School

Wissahickon Charter School is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Wissahickon Charter School District in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of 943 students, the school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past three years.

The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade math, only 19.3% of Wissahickon students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population that may contribute to the academic challenges.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($18,975), the data suggests that resources are not effectively translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's lack of progress or improvement, as evidenced by its consistently low statewide ranking, raises concerns about the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its students. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the local community.