Philadelphia Academy Cs

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1 schools

An equity score of 45/100 ranks Philadelphia Academy Cs #371 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,756 per pupil, Philadelphia Academy Cs ranks #286 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,165
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,756
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Philadelphia Academy Cs operates 1 public schools serving 1,165 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Philadelphia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,756 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 78.4% local, 1.3% state, and 20.3% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 45/100, ranked #371 of 648 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Philadelphia Academy Cs, enrolling 1,173 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Philadelphia Academy Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Philadelphia Academy Cs student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Philadelphia Academy Cs a distant remainder — means Philadelphia Academy Cs-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

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.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.3%
Federal
1.3%
State
78.4%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
371 / 648
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Philadelphia Academy Cs.

White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 11.3%
Asian 9.5%
Multiracial 5.6%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

20.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Philadelphia Academy Cs

School Enrollment
Philadelphia Academy Cs
Charter
1,173

How Philadelphia Academy Cs Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cranberry Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Everett Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Bellwood-Antis Sd Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Lincoln Iu 12 Similar size No spending data Less locally funded
Antietam Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Philadelphia Academy Cs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Philadelphia Academy Cs?

Philadelphia Academy Cs has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,165 students.

How much does Philadelphia Academy Cs spend per student?

Philadelphia Academy Cs spends $17,756 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #371 in Pennsylvania.

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 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Philadelphia Academy Cs?

Philadelphia Academy Cs has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #371 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.