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New Foundations Charter School
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
8001 Torresdale Ave,
Philadelphia, PA
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
89%
Niche Grade
B-
A+
B
B
B
B
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
14.9%
State Average
15.6%
Science
32.5%
State Average
29.5%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
143:1
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
White
40.8%
Hispanic
25.1%
Black
25.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#13
Best Charter HS in Pennsylvania
#16
Niche Standout MS in Pennsylvania
#24
Best Public HS Teachers in Pennsylvania
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University
287 Students
Drexel University
190 Students
Penn State
165 Students
Holy Family University
119 Students
Penn State Abington
112 Students
University of Pennsylvania
104 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
99 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
80 Students
University of Pittsburgh
78 Students
Community College of Philadelphia
74 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
110 Students
Psychology
66 Students
Business
63 Students
Biology
60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
42 Students
Computer Science
36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
36 Students
Accounting
26 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
23 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
22 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/20/2023
I thought NFCS was a pretty good school. There were a lot of teachers that helped out a lot. They could have handled the pandemic a little better, but the whole world was struggling, so it's not that bad. I wish they provide more science courses.
11/5/2022
Amazing school, teachers are great and always super helpful. School is fairly strict though and could be a little bit limiting when trying to explore yourself. But other than that the school sets students up for success in their future.
2/17/2022
Several years ago I couldn't say enough great things about NFCS. Unfortunately that is no longer the case. The administration is absolutely clueless.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/17/2022
As a parent who has had 4 children go to the school I can honestly say that it has gone downhill over the last several years. They are more worried about their “ brand” than anything else. If you like to wait 20 minutes for your child after dismissal time each day then this school is for you.
4/16/2019
I would rate it great. The score doesn't do justice to the school level, but the teachers and leadership can use it as tool to enforce better study habits from students and find effective ways to improve the score. I do not push my kids how to study, but when they come home with anything below 90% I...
12/2/2015
I'm heading to your school for high school!! its amazing and i love it,,, best school eva
11/23/2014
I have been attending New Foundations Charter School for over 8 years now and can honestly say this is one of the best schools to be at. The teachers want to see you achieve and do their best to help you in any way. Is the school strict? Yes. If your child is getting detentions and such then that is...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Jim Crawford
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Denise Jiampetti
Denise Jiampetti
HomeSmart First Advantage Realty
(856) 888-4903
17 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$300K - $345K Price Range
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Jake Toyberman
Jake Toyberman
Homestarr Realty
(267) 377-4203
130 Total Sales
10 Near This School
$90K - $563K Price Range
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April Rose Ramirez
April Rose Ramirez
EXP Realty, LLC
(551) 304-7645
89 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$300,000 Price
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Tim Horrell
Tim Horrell
Home Solutions Realty Group
(856) 501-5378
32 Total Sales
9 Near This School
$205K - $535K Price Range
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Chiquita Pittman
Chiquita Pittman
RE/MAX First Realty
(908) 663-1140
108 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$270,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$132K - $335K
Homes For Sale
32
Average Home Value
$232,912
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Average Household Income
$65,768
% of College Grads
19.2%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,737 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
55.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 2nd to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Torresdale Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Charles A. Russo Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Holme Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Pennypack Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Pleasant Hill Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Cinnaminson
Suburban enclave12 miles outside of Philadelphia with schools and parks nearby
New Foundations Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 8001 Torresdale Ave in Philadelphia, PA. The school has a total enrollment of 1,508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. New Foundations Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $232,912. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maritime Academy, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Foundations Charter School.