The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at H.R. Edmunds is a charter school that is located in the Northwood neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates from the former Henry R. Edmunds School building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 885 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds 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 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Science serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.6 square miles in Philadelphia, PA, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5 to 10 minutes and average distances from the school to the zone's edge being around 0.5 miles, extending up to 0.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds's student population of 885 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
885 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds 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 The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds is 0.58, which is less 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
#2686 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
44%
16%
Black
47%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds's ranking?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds is ranked #2686 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds?
885 students attend The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds offer ?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds part of?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds is part of The Philadelphia CS For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds School District.
In what neighborhood is The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds located?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other public schools located in Frankford.
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