Multicultural Academy CS

School Overview
Multicultural Academy Charter School (MACS), located on North Broad Street in Philadelphia, serves as a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that celebrates and integrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of its students. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and strong character development. By leveraging a multicultural curriculum, MACS seeks to prepare its student body to succeed in a global society while promoting a sense of community, mutual respect, and social responsibility within the local Philadelphia neighborhood.

Academically, the school focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often utilizing small class sizes to ensure that students receive personalized attention. MACS places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnership, viewing the education of its students as a collaborative effort between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through its programming, the school strives to close achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their background, ensuring they are well-equipped for high school and beyond.
250
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Multicultural Academy CS
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic19
Black214
Asian4
Two or More11
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    214 (85.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.6 %)
  • White
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Multicultural Academy CS
Phone: (215)227-0513
Website: http://www.macs.k12.pa.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 89
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Multicultural Academy CS
Grade Student Count
Grade 989
Grade 1061
Grade 1147
Grade 1253
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Multicultural Academy CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14658.4%
Male10441.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)