UNIVERSAL ALCORN CS

Universal Alcorn CS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Universal Alcorn CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 629 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 28 teachers, Universal Alcorn CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Universal Alcorn Charter School, located at 3200 Dickinson Street in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia, serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Universal Companies network, the school operates under a charter model with a mission focused on providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The school emphasizes character development, academic achievement, and fostering a supportive community culture for its diverse student body.

The facility itself is a historic building that has served the local community for generations, transitioning into a charter school to offer neighborhood families an alternative educational path. Universal Alcorn utilizes a structured curriculum that integrates core subjects with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to close achievement gaps and encourage student engagement. By partnering with families and community stakeholders, the school strives to create a safe, holistic learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential in an urban setting.

For more information, contact Universal Alcorn CS at (215) 952-6219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.