New Foundations CS

8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136

Charter School 1,496 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

New Foundations Charter School (NFCS), located on Torresdale Avenue in Philadelphia, is a K-12 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in a mission of "scholarly pursuits, service to others, and character development." The school focuses on preparing students for college and career success by maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive community. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens within their local community.

In addition to its academic program, New Foundations emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education through its core values: Integrity, Academic Excellence, Community, and Diversity. By serving students from kindergarten through high school, the school aims to create a consistent educational experience that emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and a culture of mutual respect. The school is known for its structured environment and its ongoing efforts to prepare graduates to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex global society.

1,496

Total Students

98.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Foundations CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	610
Hispanic	375
Black	376
Asian	70
Two or More	54
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

White
610 (40.8 %)
Black
376 (25.1 %)
Hispanic
375 (25.1 %)
Asian
70 (4.7 %)
Two or More
54 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Foundations CS
Phone:	(215)624-8100
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 66

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 80

Grade 9 252

Grade 10 174