HENRY CHARLES W SCHOOL

Henry Charles W Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 480 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 31 teachers, Henry Charles W Sch 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.

Henry H. Houston School (often referred to as the Henry Charles W. School in administrative listings) is a public K-8 institution located in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. Serving a diverse student body, the school is situated on Carpenter Lane in a historic residential area, positioning it as a key community hub for local families. The school operates under the School District of Philadelphia and is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and high school readiness.

Academically, the school focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to foster a supportive learning environment. Like many neighborhood schools in Philadelphia, it places a strong emphasis on student development, extracurricular engagement, and building partnerships with families and the surrounding community. As a cornerstone of the Mount Airy area, the school works to balance the rigors of state-mandated curriculum with the unique cultural and social needs of its neighborhood students.

For more information, contact Henry Charles W Sch at (215) 951-4006 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.