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Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
2600 S Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
B
C+
B-
C
C
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
166
Full Time Teachers
166
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
18
Math
19
English
18
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
12.1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
28.5%
State Average
29.5%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
328:1
Student Diversity
Female
58%
Male
42%
Black
32.6%
White
32.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.5%
Hispanic
10.7%
Two or more races
8.5%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#5
Most Diverse Public HS in Pennsylvania
#8
Most Diverse Public MS in Pennsylvania
#13
Niche Standout MS 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
251 Students
Drexel University
181 Students
Penn State
146 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
105 Students
University of Pennsylvania
93 Students
Widener University
86 Students
Saint Joseph's University
78 Students
University of Pittsburgh
64 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
62 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
59 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
96 Students
Business
91 Students
Psychology
63 Students
Biology
49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
23 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
22 Students
Film and Video Studies
21 Students
Computer Science
20 Students
Physical Therapy
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/26/2024
This school is the best. I've been here since 2nd grade through 7th grade and my experience here did not disappoint at all. The students here are mostly well behaved, the teachers here are cool and they teach well. Throughout my experience here, it was really easy to find friends and people I could interact too. They were nice and I have not seen one case of bullying here but that is just me. I like how when you switch over to vine street you get a iPad instead of chromebooks where normal public schools use chromebooks. The iPads were easy to use and they gave you a case which includes a keyboard where you can type. This school is the best and I recommend to attend it
1/10/2023
PPACS is a really great college ready school to help provide students with good education. The majors provided may also help students that are interested in majoring in their majors in college which can be very useful. Resources are provided especially being an Apple school.
10/6/2020
Overall I've had an amazing experience at string theory. Yes, I've had my ups and downs with classes but I always make out with the help of friends and teachers at the school. It's all what you make do your high school experience and how you go about each day.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/26/2025
Good caring teachers are overwhelmed by misbehaving students and large classes in tight quarters. The anti-bullying policy is a joke. When kids go through the hallways to change classes, they get slammed into lockers by bullies. When teachers have their head turned, kids have things knocked off thei...
5/3/2024
My child has attended PPACS for a few years now. From an arts and academics standpoint, it is great. Their performances are top notch, and the opportunity to perform in world-class spaces like the Kimmel Center is incredible. I also appreciate the use of technology in relation to their academics. Wh...
7/2/2021
This school depends on technology more than in-person, teacher led instruction. They give the children iPads and lessons from iTunes U and stick them in a classroom with a babysitter. It's essentially an online school, but in a building with adult babysitters. If you cherish in person learning, read...
8/1/2019
I am so worried that my child will not be prepared for high-school let alone college! I rate this school a 5. I have been in and around the Phila school district to know it can always be worse. Much worse.A. Not enough reading of classics and otherwise, B. not enough creative writing (not typing), C...
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Map
About South Philadelphia West
List Price Range
$160K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
21
Average Home Value
$320,020
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Household Income
$84,969
% of College Grads
31.9%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,838 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
45.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Smith Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Vare Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Soccer
Marconi Plaza
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- Trails
- Playground
Girard Park
- Trails
Barry Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
FDR Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
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