Widener Partnership Charter School (Closed 2023)

Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Widener Partnership 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(21-22)
≤1%
36%
9%
55%
20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
94%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School District Name
Widener Partnership Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Widener Partnership Charter School?
402 students attend Widener Partnership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Widener Partnership Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Widener Partnership Charter School?
Widener Partnership Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Widener Partnership Charter School offer ?
Widener Partnership Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Widener Partnership Charter School part of?
Widener Partnership Charter School is part of Widener Partnership Charter School District.

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