Community Academy of Philadelphia CS

1100 East Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124

www.communityacademy.org

Charter School 1,231 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Community Academy of Philadelphia (CAP) is a public charter school located in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia. Serving students in grades K-12, the school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded academic program that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school is known for its focus on a structured learning environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of strong character and citizenship among its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Community Academy of Philadelphia places significant importance on the partnership between home, school, and the community. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a dedicated faculty, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its urban population. The institution is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, ultimately aiming to cultivate lifelong learners who contribute positively to their neighborhoods and society at large.

1,231

Total Students

88.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community Academy of Philadelphia CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	1,052
Black	134
Asian	24
Two or More	9

Hispanic
1,052 (85.5 %)
Black
134 (10.9 %)
Asian
24 (1.9 %)
White
12 (1.0 %)
Two or More
9 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Community Academy of Philadelphia CS
Phone:	(215)533-6700
Website:	http://www.communityacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 93

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 64

Grade 9 147

Grade 10 157