Richard Allen Preparatory CS

2601 S 58th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Charter School 414 Students

Middle School 5th - 9th

School Overview

Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School (RAPCS) is a public charter school located in the Elmwood Park neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the principles of character development, community engagement, and scholastic achievement. Named after the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the school emphasizes a values-based education designed to prepare middle schoolers for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is structured to support both academic growth and social-emotional development, often utilizing small class sizes and a structured disciplinary framework to foster a supportive learning atmosphere. By integrating traditional instruction with a focus on leadership and responsibility, Richard Allen Preparatory aims to close the achievement gap for urban youth in the 19143 zip code. The school is actively involved in the local community, encouraging students to take pride in their neighborhood while striving for personal excellence.

414

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Allen Preparatory CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	7
Black	385
Asian	13
Two or More	8

Black
385 (93.0 %)
Asian
13 (3.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.7 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richard Allen Preparatory CS
Phone:	(215)878-1544
Grade Range:	5th - 9th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 5 73

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 122