The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science

1197 Haworth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 985 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 985 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science's student population of 985 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
985 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science 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 The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2655 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
39%
14%
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Black
49%
14%
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White
2%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science's ranking?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science is ranked #2655 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
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 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science?
985 students attend The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science offer ?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science part of?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science is part of The Philadelphia CS For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds School District.
In what neighborhood is The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science located?
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Science is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other public schools located in Frankford.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 985 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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