Philadelphia Academy CS operates 1 public schools serving 1,165 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,173 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Philadelphia County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,093 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 78.4% local, 1.3% state, and 20.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #323 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 20.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.8% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% African American across the district's schools.
Philadelphia Academy Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Philadelphia Academy CS student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Philadelphia Academy CS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Philadelphia Academy CS chronic absenteeism rate is 20.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Philadelphia Academy CS is typically wider than the Philadelphia Academy CS-aggregate figure suggests.
Philadelphia Academy CS has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,165 students.
How much does Philadelphia Academy CS spend per student?
Philadelphia Academy CS spends $23,093 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #323 in Pennsylvania.
What is the average rent near Philadelphia Academy CS?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Philadelphia County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Philadelphia Academy CS?
Philadelphia Academy CS students are 56.8% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% African American, 9.5% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Philadelphia Academy CS?
Philadelphia Academy CS has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #323 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.