WISSAHICKON CS

Wissahickon CS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Wissahickon CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 939 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Wissahickon CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wissahickon Charter School (WCS) is a high-performing public charter school network in Philadelphia with two campuses: the Awbury campus (located at 4700 G Wissahickon Ave) and the Fernhill campus. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to environmental education and service-learning, integrating these themes directly into its curriculum to foster student engagement and community responsibility. The Awbury campus, in particular, is noted for its beautiful setting near the Awbury Arboretum, which serves as a "living classroom" to support the school’s hands-on, experiential approach to learning.

Academically, Wissahickon Charter is known for maintaining a rigorous, student-centered environment that emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside core academic subjects. The school focuses on building a diverse and inclusive community, often employing a restorative justice approach to discipline. By combining academic achievement with character development and environmental stewardship, the school aims to prepare its students to be critical thinkers and active, empathetic citizens within their local Philadelphia neighborhoods and the broader world.

For more information, contact Wissahickon CS at (267) 338-1020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.