Top Rankings
Philadelphia Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,173 students in Philadelphia Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Philadelphia Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
1,173 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Philadelphia Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.2%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,154 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,437 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$25 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,154
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,437
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Best Philadelphia Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Gr: K-12 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philadelphia Academy Charter School District?
Philadelphia Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,173 students.
What is the rank of Philadelphia Academy Charter School District?
Philadelphia Academy Charter School District is ranked #191 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia Academy Charter School District?
57% of Philadelphia Academy Charter School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Philadelphia Academy Charter School District?
Philadelphia Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Philadelphia Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,437 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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