The Preparatory Charter High School

The Preparatory Charter High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1928 Point Breeze Ave,  Philadelphia, PA
3.9
4.1
611 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
45.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
500
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Black
69.2%
Hispanic
11.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.3%
White
6.3%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 238 Students
Penn State 149 Students
Drexel University 149 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 127 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 96 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 92 Students
University of Pennsylvania 89 Students
Community College of Philadelphia 79 Students
University of Pittsburgh 71 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 128 Students
Business 83 Students
Biology 59 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 24 Students
Marketing 22 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Real Estate 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 193 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/30/2025
The best part of my experience was the teachers. I was never afraid or uncomfortable to ask a teacher a question or if I needed extra help. The worst part was other students and their behavior. That was a distraction
5.0 Parent
12/17/2024
My son have been in this school for 4 years and he love it. The teachers and the staff have been so involved in my son life.
5.0 Senior
9/18/2024
This was a very good high school experience of mine. For it to be the only high school that I have attended it was perfect for me.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/12/2018
Great experience with the teachers and counselors
2.0 parent
4/9/2016
If your child is in need of special education do not send him/her to this school. The worse special education staff.
5.0 parent
12/24/2012
My son graduated in the top 10% of his class and has gone on to well known college. Prep Charter prepared him college and I must say his first semester went very well thanks to Prep!
1.0 student
9/5/2012
Do not go to this school if you expect to enter a competitive career field in the future. This school does not offer ANY advance placement (AP) courses, and it does not offer electives either. Every single student follows the same curriculum so there is no distinguishing the best from the worst. The...

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The Preparatory Charter High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1928 Point Breeze Ave in Philadelphia, PA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 611 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. The Preparatory Charter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $322,297. Discover additional schools in the area, like Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Charter High School, Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School, The Philadelphia School, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Preparatory Charter High School.

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