The Philadelphia School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of the Philadelphia School is to educate the intellect and character of our children in a manner consistent with the principles of progressive philosophy. We want our students to become lifelong learners who are creative thinkers, bold problem solvers, and engaged citizens. Our approach to learning addresses developmental issues: how a child grows intellectually, creatively, emotionally, socially, morally, and physically. New discoveries about child development and about the teaching and learning process are regularly incorporated into the school curriculum....
School Overview:
The Philadelphia School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Philadelphia County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 352 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 15% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 40 students | ||
| Kind - 41 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 24 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- The mission of the Philadelphia School is to educate the intellect and character of our children in a manner consistent with the principles of progressive philosophy. We want our students to become lifelong learners who are creative thinkers, bold problem solvers, and engaged citizens. Our approach to learning addresses developmental issues: how a child grows intellectually, creatively, emotionally, socially, morally, and physically. New discoveries about child development and about the teaching and learning process are regularly incorporated into the school curriculum.
- Profile last updated: 01/19/2007
In the News:
- School district won't shift per-diem officers to save $ (Philadelphia Daily News)
posted on November 23, 2009 at 07:16:00 am
The Philadelphia School District has backed away from a cost-cutting plan that would have delayed health-care and other benefits for per-diem police officers. The district has about 240 per-diem officers, who earn $95 a day and work a full-time schedule but without benefits. - Cyber school founder gets $3 million to cut ties (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on November 23, 2009 at 06:39:00 am
The founder of a charter school in Devon that is under federal investigation has received $3 million to sever all ties to the institution, according to terms of a settlement that includes the state Department of Education. - Phila. School Students Create New Anti-Truancy Campaign (KYW News Radio 1060)
posted on November 22, 2009 at 06:15:18 pm
The Philadelphia School District is getting ready to launch a campaign against truancy, designed by students themselves. - Couple hung up by phone charges (The Morning Call)
posted on November 22, 2009 at 09:03:39 am
If you shudder when the phone bill arrives and fear ripping open the envelope, think of Catherine and Robert Snyder. Their bill is bound to make you appreciate yours. - I Have a Baby and Ten Dollars...Now What? (Phillyist)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 09:00:09 pm
Photo by Flickr user chimothy27 *Corrections have been made in this column concerning the Philadelphia Circus School Event* Things have been a little crazy in this momma Phillyist's sphere of life, so this week's column is late and abbreviated to strictly weekend happenings. We apologize for the inconvenience and promise that it won't happen again. Hands have been slapped and television ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (19146) | School Zip (19146) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,783 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 22% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $24,803 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 51 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
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- Greene Towne School - 115 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
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