Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Summary:

Philadelphia Academy Charter School is an alternative public charter school serving 1,158 students in grades K-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic performance that exceeds the state average in several key areas.

Philadelphia Academy Charter School has maintained four-year graduation rates ranging from 88.3% to 93.4% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and many nearby charter schools. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.4%, lower than the state average and most nearby charter schools. Academically, the school outperforms the state in PSSA Math (51.6% vs. 39.3% proficient or better), PSSA Science (77.1% vs. 65.6%), and PSSA English Language Arts (65.7% vs. 53.8%). Additionally, the school has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.09%) compared to many nearby charter schools, which have rates above 90%.

While Philadelphia Academy Charter School has a predominantly White student population (65.54%), it is more racially diverse than many nearby charter schools, which tend to have higher concentrations of minority students, particularly Hispanic and African American. The school's spending per student has fluctuated significantly, ranging from $38 to $16,946 per student over the past few years. When compared to nearby charter schools, Philadelphia Academy Charter School stands out with its higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and stronger academic performance, though some nearby schools, such as MAST Community Charter School, also demonstrate impressive results.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 11000 Roosevelt Blvd
       Philadelphia, PA  19116


(215) 676-8320

District: Philadelphia Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
539th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $1,912 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  1,158

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
12.9%
African American:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


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Compare Details Philadelphia Academy Charter School ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Philadelphia Academy Charter School ranks better than 89.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details Philadelphia Academy Charter School ranks worse than 52.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.39. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Philadelphia Academy Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), Hispanic (12.9%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philadelphia Academy Charter School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philadelphia Academy Charter School is $1,912.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Philadelphia Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia Academy Charter School 539th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Philadelphia Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia Academy Charter School 95th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Philadelphia Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia Academy Charter School 353rd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Philadelphia Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Philadelphia Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.31 405th 1302 68.9%
2004 57.38 664th 1308 49.2%
2005 64.26 538th 1299 58.6%
2006 62.43 661st 1545 57.2%
2007 45.28 1044th 1555 32.9%
2008 60.89 720th 1551 53.6%
2009 63.92 644th 1549 58.4%
2010 68.95 529th 1579 66.5%
2011 71.41 461st 1597 71.1%
2012 70.47 535th 1599 66.5%
2015 79.02 283rd 1474 80.8%
2016 76.58 350th 1554 77.5%
2017 74.84 390th 1547 74.8%
2018 73.29 417th 1530 72.7%
2019 79.42 294th 1544 81.0%
2021 55.21 737th 1433 48.6%
2022 59.31 707th 1534 53.9%
2023 67.71 539th 1534 64.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.67 231st 1414 83.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.00 536th 1043 48.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.87 610th 1236 50.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.90 348th 643 45.9%
2004 37.82 491st 663 25.9%
2005 52.19 401st 687 41.6%
2006 66.77 256th 736 65.2%
2007 56.48 393rd 749 47.5%
2008 62.00 320th 753 57.5%
2009 58.72 374th 770 51.4%
2010 59.19 397th 805 50.7%
2011 72.30 226th 825 72.6%
2012 75.94 188th 834 77.5%
2015 81.52 116th 835 86.1%
2016 75.50 193rd 870 77.8%
2017 81.43 130th 877 85.2%
2018 74.18 214th 861 75.1%
2019 84.00 110th 891 87.7%
2021 77.39 137th 797 82.8%
2022 81.91 123rd 883 86.1%
2023 85.96 95th 893 89.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.42 48th 874 94.5%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.53 65th 660 90.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.10 66th 681 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.05 568th 604 6.0%
2007 21.17 535th 615 13.0%
2008 25.79 522nd 621 15.9%
2009 23.53 542nd 632 14.2%
2010 10.59 601st 649 7.4%
2011 44.48 457th 660 30.8%
2012 33.99 512th 664 22.9%
2015 40.95 482nd 680 29.1%
2016 48.95 440th 677 35.0%
2017 44.99 448th 663 32.4%
2018 50.85 430th 673 36.1%
2019 52.46 413th 693 40.4%
2021 60.72 276th 537 48.6%
2022 38.01 462nd 634 27.1%
2023 53.39 353rd 674 47.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.76 217th 652 66.7%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.90 236th 502 53.0%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.38 75th 260 71.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.36 306th 577 47.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Philadelphia Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 594 14 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2001 621 13 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2002 610 24 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2003 610 24 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2004 726 29 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 771
2005 850 63 13 15 5 n/a n/a 0 946
2006 924 69 15 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1032
2007 1045 82 18 40 13 n/a n/a 0 1198
2008 1054 62 24 39 3 n/a n/a 4 1186
2009 1023 61 20 48 4 n/a n/a 5 1161
2010 1042 66 28 52 2 n/a n/a 7 1197
2011 1035 59 28 59 2 0 6 0 1189
2012 1013 69 35 63 3 0 5 0 1188
2013 1000 68 40 62 1 2 9 0 1182
2014 997 73 34 64 1 1 10 0 1180
2015 991 73 35 56 1 1 17 0 1174
2016 955 78 31 65 1 2 20 0 1152
2017 932 88 34 84 2 2 18 0 1160
2018 875 102 40 98 3 2 23 0 1143
2019 913 88 36 85 2 2 19 0 1145
2020 874 111 45 108 2 2 24 0 1166
2021 838 121 50 119 2 2 29 0 1161
2022 799 114 64 143 3 4 38 0 1165
2023 759 115 80 149 3 3 49 0 1158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Philadelphia Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 625 30.0 20.8 0
2001 649 34.0 19.1 0
2002 650 45.0 14.4 0
2003 650 45.0 14.4 0
2004 771 46.0 16.8 0
2005 946 56.0 16.9 0
2006 1032 69.4 14.9 0
2007 1198 78.2 15.3 0
2008 1186 95.8 12.4 n/a
2009 1161 92.6 12.5 n/a
2010 1197 95.0 12.5 22.4
2011 1189 94.0 12.6 25.7
2012 1188 93.0 12.7 26.8
2013 1182 87.7 13.4 30.7
2014 1180 87.1 13.5 33.1
2015 1174 88.0 13.3 34.7
2016 1152 79.0 14.5 38.2
2017 1160 78.8 14.7 n/a
2018 1143 77.2 14.7 33.6
2019 1145 79.5 14.4 33
2020 1166 82.5 14.1 n/a
2021 1161 83.1 13.9 48.7
2022 1165 87.1 13.3 42.7
2023 1158 90.5 12.7 43.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Philadelphia Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 625 30.0 20.8 0
2001 649 34.0 19.1 0
2002 650 45.0 14.4 0
2003 650 45.0 14.4 0
2004 771 46.0 16.8 0
2005 946 56.0 16.9 0
2006 1032 69.4 14.9 0
2007 1198 78.2 15.3 0
2008 1186 95.8 12.4 n/a
2009 1161 92.6 12.5 n/a
2010 1197 95.0 12.5 22.4
2011 1189 94.0 12.6 25.7
2012 1188 93.0 12.7 26.8
2013 1182 87.7 13.4 30.7
2014 1180 87.1 13.5 33.1
2015 1174 88.0 13.3 34.7
2016 1152 79.0 14.5 38.2
2017 1160 78.8 14.7 n/a
2018 1143 77.2 14.7 33.6
2019 1145 79.5 14.4 33
2020 1166 82.5 14.1 n/a
2021 1161 83.1 13.9 48.7
2022 1165 87.1 13.3 42.7
2023 1158 90.5 12.7 43.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Philadelphia Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,443 (9.7%) $13,503 (90.3%) $14,946
2020 $38 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $38
2021 $559 (74.1%) $195 (25.9%) $754
2022 $1,912 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $1,912

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philadelphia Academy Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 294th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 539th of 1534 Elementary schools
 16.1%
Ranks 110th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 95th of 893 Middle schools
 1.7%
Ranks 413th of 693 High schoolsRanks 353rd of 674 High schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)66.652.6
 14%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)74.245.8
 28.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)61.540.9
 20.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)89.278.4
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)78.351.8
 26.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)75.374
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)8065.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)5965.1
 6.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)75.976.5
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)61.538.8
 22.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)72.371.8
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)4737.9
 9.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)70.676
 5.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)75.377.2
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)56.733.4
 23.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)57.742.3
 15.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)7468.2
 5.8%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)61.651.6
 10%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)79.877.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Philadelphia Academy Charter School)76.165.7
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11451158
 1.1%
African American88115
 30.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3680
 122.2%
Hispanic85149
 75.3%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White913759
 16.9%
Two or More Races1949
 157.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%43.1%
 10.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,158 students attended Philadelphia Academy Charter School.

Philadelphia Academy Charter School ranks 539th of 1534 Pennsylvania alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Philadelphia Academy Charter School are 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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