KHEPERA CS

Khepera CS is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 361 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 12 teachers, Khepera CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.

Khepera Charter School, located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Sedgley Avenue, is a K-8 institution dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the principles of African-centered education. The school’s mission emphasizes the development of the "whole child," blending traditional core subjects—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—with a cultural framework that seeks to instill discipline, self-respect, and a strong sense of community responsibility in its students. By integrating these cultural values into the curriculum, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and character development.

The school environment at Khepera is designed to be structured and supportive, focusing on small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve proficiency in state standards. Beyond its academic focus, the school often promotes community engagement and parental involvement as essential components of the student experience. As a public charter school, it offers families in the Philadelphia area an alternative education option that prioritizes cultural identity alongside academic achievement, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.

For more information, contact Khepera CS at (215) 843-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.