
3000 W School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144-0191
Tel:
(215)844-3460
Grades: PK - 12 | 947 students
William Penn Charter School, established in 1689 by William Penn, is the oldest Quaker School in the world. Penn Charter has combined a rich heritage of Quaker values with academic rigor and excellence. A college-preparatory day school educating boys and girls from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, the school is located on a 44-acre campus in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Penn Charter's philosophy is centered on the Quaker belief that there is "that of God in every person." Respect for others and appreciation for the unique values of each individual are woven into the very fabric of the institution. We strive to be a richly diverse school community racially, religiously, economically, ethnically and socially. To that end, the school offers a need-based financial aid program. Beyond the fundamental goal of promoting academic achievement and intellectual distinction, Penn Charter offers abundant opportunities to discover and develop artistic and athletic abilities.
School Overview: |
William Penn Charter School
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| School Membership(s) | Friends Council on Education (FCE) Alternative School Network Institute for Independent Education |
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 947 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 27% (PA School Avg.: 19%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 108 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| AB Calculus | Art History | |
| BC Calculus | Biology | |
| Chemistry | Environmental Science | |
| French Language | Latin Literature-Catullus/Ovid | |
| Physics C | Spanish Language | |
| Statistics | U.S. Government & Politics | |
| U.S. History | World History | |
| Average SAT score | 1760 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (jeans or khaki pants, polo shirt) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | The tuition ranges from $16,500 for PreK to $26,100 for upper school. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% | |
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | |
| Admissions Director | Stephen A. Bonnie | |
| Admissions Associate | Patricia E. Cunningham | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 19 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Diving | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Water Polo | Winter Track | |
| Wrestling | ||
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School Reviews:
March 16,2012 - As a senior about to graduate, I look back on my 7 years at Penn Charter with mixed feelings. The challenging academics and vigorous requirements were always a struggle for me. Not only was it hard to keep up, but it was sometimes hard to understand why my friends at public schools didn't have hours of homework each night. However, looking back on the experience, I can see how much it has shaped me. Going through high school is difficult, but I gained tremendously important skills that give me a huge advantage over others my age. The constant testing and homework also teaches us maturity, and allowed us to blossom into hardworking adults. I know that the price is extremely high, and the work is difficult, but Penn Charter truly is a wonderful school. It offers something for everyone; if you wish to be involved, you can certainly do so. Sports are a large aspect of student life, but for those like myself who are not interested in sports, you may manage a team and spend more of your time in the brand-new 14-million dollar performing arts center. No school is perfect, and PC certainly has its faults, but overall, going here has shaped me into an adult equipped for the world.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
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