TACONY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Tacony Academy Charter School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Tacony Academy CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,104 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 65 teachers, Tacony Academy Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Tacony Academy Charter School is a K-12 public charter school located in the Rhawn Street area of Northeast Philadelphia. Operating under the umbrella of American Paradigm Schools, the institution is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on personalized learning, character development, and a structured classroom setting designed to support students in achieving academic proficiency regardless of their starting point.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its emphasis on fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing data-driven instruction, Tacony Academy aims to identify and meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. In addition to core academics, the school promotes a culture of accountability and excellence, encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens both within their school community and the greater Philadelphia area.

For more information, contact Tacony Academy Charter School at (215) 742-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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TACONY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,104 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Philadelphia City SD
District:
Tacony Academy CS
Total Students:
1,104
Teachers:
65
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,104 students

Black or African American
33.6%
White
29.5%
Hispanic/Latino
21.9%
Two or more races
11.0%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.