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Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School

2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 2,721 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,721 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School's student population of 2,721 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 166 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,721 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1338 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School's ranking?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School is ranked #1338 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School often compared to?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mast Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School?
2,721 students attend Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School offer ?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School part of?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School is part of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School located?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School is located in the Melrose neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,721 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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