Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs

Community Academy of Philadelphia CS serves 1,242 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in North Philadelphia's 19124 zip code. This charter school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 with 86 full-time equivalent teachers, providing relatively small class sizes for individualized attention. The school faces significant academic challenges, with 30% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts and 13% in mathematics across all grade levels.

Currently ranked #2651 out of 2852 schools statewide, Community Academy has substantial room for academic growth as it works to better serve its student population. Located at 1100 East Erie Avenue, the school operates within a community where the median household income is $44,683 and nearly one-third of residents live below the poverty line. With only 15% of neighborhood residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, the school serves families who may be first-generation college aspirants.

As a comprehensive K-12 charter school, Community Academy offers continuity for students and families seeking an alternative to traditional district schools. The school sits in a densely populated urban area of over 72,000 residents, where median home values of $133,700 reflect an affordable but economically challenged neighborhood working toward educational and economic advancement.

Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.