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About This School

Philadelphia Academy Charter School is a charter middle school in Philadelphia. The principal of Philadelphia Academy Charter School is Mr Brien Gardiner. 1,161 children attend Philadelphia Academy Charter School and identify mostly as White, non-Hispanic; Black, non-Hispanic; and Hispanic. The student to teacher ratio at Philadelphia Academy Charter School is 13:1. Christ the King Elementary School is one of the nearest middle schools.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Arts

    • Band
    • Chorus
    • Computer arts
    • Dance
    • Drawing painting
    • Orchestra
    • Photography
    • Theater drama
    • Video film production
  • Languages Taught

    • Arabic
    • French
    • German
    • Japanese
    • Spanish
  • Sports

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross country
    • Field hockey
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • P.E. classes
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track
    • Volleyball

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity School District
White, non-Hispanic 88% 88%
Black, non-Hispanic 5% 5%
Hispanic 4% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Native American or Native Alaskan 0.3% 0.3%

Community Rating & Reviews

  • (1 year ago)

    This is an awesome school!!! My child love this school and so do I and I also want my children to go to HS here too!!! Thanks

  • (1 year ago)

    My son started at PACS in the 6th grade he transferred in from public school and boy what a difference. He is doing so much better now and we are so happy that he will be attending the HS this Sept. It's because the staff and the administration are committed to the school and the kids needs. Go Chargers!

  • (2 years ago)

    I am very happy with the school so far. This is our first year at pacs and am looking forward to many more years to come. The staff is excellent they really do care about the students.

  • (2 years ago)

    I researched this school before applying. I had many many parents tell me that it was fabulous. So I put my child in PACS. I think that it is better than a public school however as long as you dont mind your child getting an hour morning detention for simple mistakes. My child has had an hour morning detention for forgetting his math book and for writing his homework down wrong and did only part of a math page. He is a good kid and does not have behavior problems. So as long as your child is completly perfect and never messes anything up it is the perfect school for you.

  • (2 years ago)

    My daughter attends the PACS grade school and I am so impressed! True they did not make "AYP" by a slight special education margin but know that academics is strong. The thing that I find most impressive is their mind body and spirit approach. There are musicals for every grade yoga on Tuesdays Tutoring clubs fundraisers charity drives a giving tree field trips and wonderful teachers. They have so many supports including an occupational therapist on staff! My daughter absolutely loves school my toddler can't wait to go and have her teachers (he already has a crush on one) and her grades show it. PACS is wonderful!

  • (2 years ago)

    My son attends PACHS coming from a Phila public school and I have seen such a wonderful change in his personal demeaner He has told me that the feeling of unity within the school is something he has never experienced in the past. The students all tend to look out for each other and make sure no one feels alone. In his last school he was feeling very depressed and felt left out like he was an outcast and he didn't fit in also the bullying within the last school was overwhelming. He has had nothing but good things to say about PACHS and it has been very refreshing to hear that my child actually looks forward to going to school last year every day was scary never knowing what was going to happen.With him attending PACHS I do not feel the need to worry about my childs safety when I take him to school in the morning.

  • (2 years ago)

    Because it's a great school that allows my son to be the best he can be.

  • (2 years ago)

    My children have been doing so much better than in the Catholic school system. PACS has so much more to offer students and the teachers and staff are excellent.

  • (2 years ago)

    This school really cares about education and really makes the kids the top priority. A real A+

  • (2 years ago)

    Terrific faculty and staff. We are very happy with this school.

  • (2 years ago)

    I LOVE THE TEACHERS AND THINK OUR STUDENTS GET A GREAT EDUCATION HERE

  • (2 years ago)

    I love this school because of the fantastic faculty and staff. Each one is a treasure!

  • (2 years ago)

    I am a teacher at PACHS and the staff and students make it a great place to come everyday. The students here are respectful excited about learning and enjoy the school. We do not have many behavior issues and we are able to create a fun environment. We are trying to get new things in school so students have greater opportunities to succeed and they seem to really appreciate this. The staff is so helpful for each other in sharing ideas and just supporting each other so nicely.

  • (2 years ago)

    My son attended this school and received an excellent education. The teachers are very knowledgeable caring and committed. The academic instruction is outstanding and the school has a wide variety of extracurricular activities to suit every child. I would highly recommend the school to any parent.

  • (2 years ago)

    The teachers staff and volunteers make this school a great place! A+++++

  • (2 years ago)

    The staff is wonderful. I feel my son is getting a great education there.

  • (2 years ago)

    I am very impressed with the academics and the techonology at PACS. The school spirit and teachers are amazing.

  • (2 years ago)

    PACS is an amazing school. The school is safe and welcoming. Not only are the academic programs excellent but there are a wide variety of activities for students to participate in. My child was very shy entering kindergarten and by the end of the year was participating in the school play. He is in fourth grade now and we have never regretted choosing PACS for one second.

  • (2 years ago)

    wonderful caring teachers and caring comunity

  • (2 years ago)

    It is a "family" my daughter is safe and the academics are top-notch

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