Top Rankings
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,600 students in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,600 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
394 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
325 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
15%
# Black Students
868 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
33%
14%
# White Students
800 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
31%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
209 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
201
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
200
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,012 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,607
$23,696
Spending / Student
$15,012
$23,119
Best Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Grades: K-12
| 2,600 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,600 students.
What is the rank of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District is ranked #286 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District?
33% of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% 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 District?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,012 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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