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Tacony Academy 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 1,083 students in Tacony Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Tacony Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority 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
1,083 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tacony Academy 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#516 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.2%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.60
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
25%
16%
% Black
36%
14%
% White
19%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,516 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,289 is less than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,516
$23,742
Spending / Student
$17,289
$23,164
Best Tacony Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Gr: K-12 | 1,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tacony Academy Charter School District?
Tacony Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,083 students.
What is the rank of Tacony Academy Charter School District?
Tacony Academy Charter School District is ranked #523 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 Tacony Academy Charter School District?
36% of Tacony Academy Charter School District students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tacony Academy Charter School District?
Tacony Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Tacony Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,289 is less than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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