William Penn Charter School
- Private, Quaker
- PHILADELPHIA, PA
Quaker School
William Penn Charter School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Quaker
- PK, K-12
- PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 110 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A minus
About
Applying
Application Deadline
December 1
Application Fee
$30
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
No data available
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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William Penn Charter School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1300
129 responses
Average ACT
29
65 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 responsesPoll
73%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 15 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
977
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responsesPreschool
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 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo data available
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayNo data available
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1Poll
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 19 responsesPoll
95%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 19 responsesPoll
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 19 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade 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 responses62%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responses- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$82,034
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,340
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$286,060
National
$217,500William Penn Charter School Reviews
Rating 4.21 out of 5 110 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!
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).
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).
Going to a school like Penn Charter was a blast. From the trip to an amusement park after finals freshman year to our senior retreat in the middle of a campground. Everything that we did was its own fun adventure. The knowledge never stoped outside of the classroom. At times, it was difficult to manage the high level of the curriculum with the rest life had to offer. But with the large support of my teachers and friends, I gained a level of confidence and responsibility to manage everything life threw my way. Penn Charter taught me how to be independent, create my own opinions, and not be afraid to share my own thoughts which a lot of people my age don't get the chance to achieve. I hope with my experience at PC, I will be able to go back to current students and share my experiences as an alum to hopefully help someone who was in my shoes overcome their challenges and rise to be the best they can be.