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Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,572 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 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,572 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
34%
14%
% White
28%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,175 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,788
$23,724
Spending / Student
$15,175
$23,146
Best Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Gr: K-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 2,572 students.
What is the rank of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District?
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District is ranked #286 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District?
34% of Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 15% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,175 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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