Serving 244 students in grades 9-12, Multicultural Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Multicultural Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Multicultural Academy Charter School's student population of 244 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Multicultural Academy Charter School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
87%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Multicultural Academy Charter School often compared to?
Multicultural Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mastery Cs-pickett Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Multicultural Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Multicultural Academy Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Multicultural Academy Charter School?
244 students attend Multicultural Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Multicultural Academy Charter School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Multicultural Academy Charter School?
Multicultural Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Multicultural Academy Charter School offer ?
Multicultural Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Multicultural Academy Charter School part of?
Multicultural Academy Charter School is part of Multicultural Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Multicultural Academy Charter School located?
Multicultural Academy Charter School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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