Tacony Academy CS

1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Charter School 1,084 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,084

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tacony Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	256
Black	390
Asian	75
Two or More	122
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Black
390 (36.0 %)
Hispanic
256 (23.6 %)
White
233 (21.5 %)
Two or More
122 (11.3 %)
Asian
75 (6.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Tacony Academy CS
Phone:	(215)742-5100
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,084
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 77

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 81

Grade 9 97

Grade 10 90