Serving 1,074 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 80% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,074 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tacony Academy Charter School's student population of 1,074 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,074 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2249 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
37%
14%
White
20%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
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 is Tacony Academy Charter School's ranking?
Tacony Academy Charter School is ranked #2249 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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%.
How many students attend Tacony Academy Charter School?
1,074 students attend Tacony Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Tacony Academy Charter School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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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