Imhotep Institute CHS

6201 N. 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138

Charter School 597 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Imhotep Institute Charter High School (ICHS), located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a unique public charter school founded on the principles of Pan-Africanism. Its mission is centered on the concept of "Sankofa," which encourages students to reach back and draw upon the wisdom of the past to build a successful future. The curriculum is culturally responsive, integrating African-centered history and values into a rigorous college-preparatory framework designed to foster academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Imhotep is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and its strong sense of community. The school prides itself on being a "family" environment where educators and staff emphasize discipline, leadership, and personal accountability. By bridging the gap between historical heritage and modern education, Imhotep Institute seeks to empower its students—predominantly from the African American community—to become self-determined scholars who are prepared to navigate and contribute to the global society.

597

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Imhotep Institute CHS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	7
Black	578
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
578 (96.8 %)
Two or More
11 (1.8 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Imhotep Institute CHS
Phone:	(215)438-4140
Website:	http://imhotephighschool.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 147

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 149

Grade 12 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Imhotep Institute CHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	147
Grade 10	158
Grade 11	149
Grade 12	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Imhotep Institute CHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	39%
Male	364	61%

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