MARIANA BRACETTI ACADEMY CS

Mariana Bracetti Academy CS is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Mariana Bracetti Academy CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,163 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 67 teachers, Mariana Bracetti Academy CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School (MBA), located in the Juniata Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-12 public charter school that serves as a cornerstone for its local community. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and cultural awareness, the school offers a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for success in college and their future careers. The academy is named in honor of Mariana Bracetti, a 19th-century Puerto Rican freedom fighter, and it draws inspiration from her spirit of leadership, service, and community empowerment.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates rigorous academics with personal development. Beyond the standard curriculum, MBA places a strong focus on fostering a supportive school culture that values character, responsibility, and civic engagement. By providing a diverse range of extracurricular activities and academic support systems, Mariana Bracetti Academy aims to bridge educational gaps and provide students in the 19124 area with the tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex global society.

For more information, contact Mariana Bracetti Academy CS at (215) 291-4436 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.