NORTHWOOD ACADEMY CS

Northwood Academy CS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Northwood Academy CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 785 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 51 teachers, Northwood Academy CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Northwood Academy Charter School, located on Castor Avenue in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. By focusing on a structured curriculum, Northwood aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond, fostering a culture of academic achievement and personal responsibility.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Northwood Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school typically integrates various enrichment activities and extracurricular programs designed to help students grow socially and emotionally. By maintaining high expectations for both behavior and scholastic performance, the academy seeks to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential while serving the specific needs of the surrounding Philadelphia community.

For more information, contact Northwood Academy CS at (215) 289-5606 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4621 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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NORTHWOOD ACADEMY CS is a public Title I Charter school in Philadelphia, PA with about 785 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Philadelphia City SD
Total Students:
785
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 785 students

Black or African American
66.5%
Hispanic/Latino
21.7%
White
5.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.