Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone: (215) 676-8320
Fax: (215) 676-8340
District: Philadelphia Academy Cs
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • 1173 students
Philadelphia Academy Charter School, a charter school located in Philadelphia, PA, serves grades K-12 in the Philadelphia Academy Cs.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School is a charter school located in Philadelphia, PA. 1173 students attend Philadelphia Academy Charter School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 The Pennsylvania Keystone Exams data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, and using 2025 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment data from Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 6/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 Average SAT score data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, using 2019 Average ACT score data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Pennsylvania Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Posted: September 25, 2025
The administration at this school is terrible. The bullying is out of control. Disciplinary action is taken against the wrong children.
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Posted: August 31, 2023
We love PACS! The curriculum and classroom environment are very nice. We have been extremely happy here.
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Posted: April 6, 2022
This website is removing my review and clearly the school is reporting my review so it doesnt look bad on them. If you are a minority do not send your kid to the high school. The amount of racism I experienced is ridiculous. Racist remarks are made in front of teachers and nothing is done by it. Respectfully this review should not be removed and is not violating any policies. Parents should know the truth about this school. As a senior teachers perform so poorly that the entire class would be failing so the teacher would just curve everyone in order to pass. Unless you go above and beyond by yourself you will not be prepared for college. Theres a reason why almost no students are accepted to an ivy university.
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Posted: October 8, 2016
Posted: October 8, 2016
Good overall. It is a school of community where they work together for the better good
Posted: September 22, 2016
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Posted: April 8, 2014
The grade school is great the HS still continues to lag behind in test scores. CEO is leaving in June hoping for HS improvements after that.
Posted: April 7, 2014
I think it is a great school. I didn't have chance to send my child to this school but keep playing a lottery. I hope one day my child will go this school!
Posted: February 26, 2014
The Philadelphia Academy Charter School is a great learning experience for all children from grades K-12. With the latest technology, the Philadelphia Academy Charter School gives on hand learning for all students. The atmosphere is wonderful, and everyone gets along with each other. The Administration dedicate their time to make the Philadelphia Academy Charter School how it is today.
Posted: June 10, 2012
This is an awesome school!!! My child love this school and so do I, and I also want my children to go to HS here too!!! Thanks
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Laurel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Mount Laurel | NJ | 12.7 mi | |
| 2 | Medford Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Medford | NJ | 17.3 mi | |
| 3 | Centennial Ridge | Condominium/Townhouse | Telford | PA | 22.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Egypt | Plumsted Township | NJ | 25.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| NSA Philadelphia | 5.8 mi. |
| NAS Willow Grove | 10.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Philadelphia | 13.6 mi. |
| McGuire AFB | 23 mi. |
| Fort Dix | 26.3 mi. |
| Joint Base Lakehurst | 37.1 mi. |
| Earle Naval Station | 46.7 mi. |
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