Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-12, People For People Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
People For People Charter School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
People For People Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of People For People Charter School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2712 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
98%
14%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is People For People Charter School's ranking?
People For People Charter School is ranked #2712 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are People For People Charter School often compared to?
People For People Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Math Civics And Sciences Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of People For People Charter School?
The graduation rate of People For People Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend People For People Charter School?
528 students attend People For People Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of People For People Charter School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of People For People Charter School?
People For People Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does People For People Charter School offer ?
People For People Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is People For People Charter School part of?
People For People Charter School is part of People For People Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is People For People Charter School located?
People For People Charter School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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