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Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs
School · Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
- Math 13% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,100
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariana Bracetti Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,506 | Compare → |
| First Philadelphia Preparatory CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,818 | Compare → |
| Esperanza Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,641 | Compare → |
| Esperanza Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs is listed in Community Academy of Philadelphia CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs is a public school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs, serving approximately 1,242 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,647 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs
What grades does Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs serve?
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs?
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs has an enrollment of approximately 1,242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs rank in PA?
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs ranks #1,647 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs a charter school?
Yes, Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs a Title I school?
No, Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs?
100.1% of students at Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (215) 533-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 19124)
- 70,763
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19124; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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