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William Penn Charter School

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Quaker
  • PK, K-12
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 108 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B+
    penncharter.com
    (215) 844-3460
    3000 W School House Ln
    Philadelphia, PA 19144
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    About William Penn Charter School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 1
    Application Fee
    $35
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $38,650
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    40%
    Average Financial Aid
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    From William Penn Charter School

    Educating Students to Live Lives that Make a Difference. Penn Charter integrates the power of arts and athletics into a vigorous academic experience, pre-K to grade 12. This educational program, combined with Quaker values, fosters creativity and resiliency.

    "These are students who will take on the world," said Head of School Darryl J. Ford. "They are capable of wrestling with great ideas, resolving impossible problems, discovering the undiscovered."

    Explore our website to learn about our 47-acre campus with outstanding facilities, stellar teachers, and an educational program with a national reputation for excellence.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1300
    118 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    60 responses
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    A Signature Trip in Seventh Grade

    Destination: Mancos, Colorado. PC's seventh grade will have a transformative travel experience in the Southwestern United States, a new signature trip designed to teach critical life skills, broaden their worldview, and enrich learning across multiple disciplines. The nine-day trip will have a wilderness experience, service component and, living on Native American lands, cross-cultural immersion.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    87%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 53 responses
    • PC/GA Day
      26%
    • Color day
      23%
    • Spirit week
      15%
    • Friends Multicultural Day
      9%
    • Friends' Meeting
      8%
    • Winter concert
      8%
    • Pep rallies
      4%

      Students

      Diversity
      A-
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      976
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.17 responses
      76%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.17 responses
      94%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.17 responses
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      Preschool

      Annual Cost
      $24,250
      Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
      Starting Age
      4
      Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
      6:1
      Website
      penncharter.com/academics/lower-school/pre-kindergarten
      Schedule Options
      • Offers Full Week
        Yes
      • Offers Part Week
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      • Offers Full Day
        Yes
      • Offers Part Day
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      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      6:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      84%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.19 responses
      Poll
      95%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.19 responses
      Poll
      84%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.19 responses

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      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Very High
      Boys Athletic Participation
      Very High
      92%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
      62%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
      77%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 responses
      Living in the Area

      East Falls

      A
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?Data Sources
      1. Cost of Living
        C+
      2. Good for Families
        B+
      3. Housing
        B-
      Median Household Income
      $70,520
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,301
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $233,421
      National
      $184,700

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      William Penn Charter School Reviews

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      Between my own PC experience, and from personally knowing many graduates of comparable college preparatory schools, there's not a better educational experience to be had in SE PA. If I had to name 1 out of many positive features, it'd be the multi-axial approach that PC takes to the definition of "education." Of course, academics are top-notch, but an A+ in Calculus, Language, or History is not ALL that PC teaches a young person. In addition, the elements of service, athletics, arts, diversity, all anchored in a rock solid moral foundation....make PC a place that will shape a student forever. Final draft: Recommended!
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      We love the small class sizes, the feeling of all teachers and administrators really knowing our children. Our kids have numerous resources at their fingertips and teachers who truly care about developing successful students prepared for college. We believe Penn Charter is the best choice for any parent, and we could not be happier with the education and extracurricular activities our children are afforded by attending the William penn Charter school.
      Improvements are constantly occurring, we are building and growing. PC ensures that all children have the technology and resources necessary to be successful. Teacher to student ratios are low, and personal attention is given to all that attend. William Penn Charter is a five star school and must students travel long distances just to attend ( our family included).
      I came to Penn Charter from a snobby, conservative school in Delaware. Moving was extremely liberating, and the difference in the culture of the school was immediately apparent. The core Quaker values have certainly seeped into the student body. People are very accepting of each other and not afraid to speak their mind, and the student's voice has a lot of power. I have participated in protests and movements organized by students and supported by teachers, and have created several groups and initiatives myself. Social groups are less defined and more fluid. The teachers are the best part -- I know every single one, babysit their kids, and they're always there for the students to talk to. As grade vice president, I can assert that social politics are more about one's ability to get along with many different people and much less about gender, class, popularity, race, etc.
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