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New Foundations Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,529 students in New Foundations Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in New Foundations Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,529 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Foundations Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#380 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Graduation Rate
89%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.1%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
28%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
25%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,878 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,445 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$30 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,878
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,445
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Best New Foundations Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Gr: K-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Foundations Charter School District?
New Foundations Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,529 students.
What is the rank of New Foundations Charter School District?
New Foundations Charter School District is ranked #386 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Foundations Charter School District?
35% of New Foundations Charter School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Foundations Charter School District?
New Foundations Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is New Foundations Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,445 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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