Green Woods Charter School
Tel:
(215)482-6337
- Green Woods Charter School serves 681 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Green Woods Charter School's student population of 681 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 681 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Green Woods Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Green Woods Charter School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1425 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 16% | 15% |
| White | 69% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 41% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Green Woods CS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Green Woods Charter School is Lankenau High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Shawmont School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shawmont School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Lankenau High School Grades: 9-12 | 347 students
0.4 miles
201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215)487-4465 0.4 9-12 347 - Philadelphia Shawmont School Grades: PK-8 | 521 students
0.7 miles
535 Shawmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215)487-4466 0.7 PK-8 521 - Philadelphia Saul W B Agricultural School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 554 students
1.6 miles
7100 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215)487-4467 1.6 9-12 554 - Philadelphia Roxborough High School Grades: 9-12 | 622 students
2.0 miles
6498 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215)487-4464 2.0 9-12 622 - Philadelphia Dobson James School Grades: K-8 | 289 students
2.2 miles
4667 Umbria St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215)487-4460 2.2 K-8 289
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