Serving 1,083 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tacony 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 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,083 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tacony Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tacony Academy Charter School's student population of 1,083 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,083 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of the Tacony Academy Charter School is to enhance, support and promote creative and critical thinking as well as the problem-solving skills of school-age learners in the making of original inventions as amazing solutions to puzzling problems
School Rankings
Tacony Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tacony Academy Charter School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2212 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tacony Academy Charter School's ranking?
Tacony Academy Charter School is ranked #2212 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tacony Academy Charter School often compared to?
Tacony Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore J Hampton School, Fox Chase School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tacony Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Tacony Academy Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Tacony Academy Charter School?
1,083 students attend Tacony Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Tacony Academy Charter School 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?
Tacony Academy Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tacony Academy Charter School offer ?
Tacony Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tacony Academy Charter School part of?
Tacony Academy Charter School is part of Tacony Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Tacony Academy Charter School located?
Tacony Academy Charter School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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