Philadelphia Academy CS

11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116

Charter School 1,158 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Philadelphia Academy Charter School (PACS) is a K-12 public charter school located in Northeast Philadelphia. Founded with a commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a structured approach to learning that prepares students for post-secondary success. PACS is known for maintaining a strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to by its constituents as the "PACS family." The school serves a diverse student body and operates with a focus on academic excellence, character development, and civic responsibility.

Academically, Philadelphia Academy Charter School balances a traditional core curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and service-learning initiatives. The school utilizes a departmentalized approach in its upper grades to help students transition toward higher education expectations. By prioritizing a safe, orderly, and supportive atmosphere, PACS aims to foster an environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as active, contributing members of the Philadelphia community.

1,158

Total Students

90.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philadelphia Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	759
Hispanic	149
Black	115
Asian	80
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
759 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
149 (12.9 %)
Black
115 (9.9 %)
Asian
80 (6.9 %)
Two or More
49 (4.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Philadelphia Academy CS
Phone:	(215)676-8320
Website:	http://philadelphiaacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 64

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 82

Grade 9 123

Grade 10 114