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Anthony Wayne Academy

5538 B Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144

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Tel: (267) 297-7782

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Anthony Wayne Academy is a co–ed, nonsectarian alternative school located in Northwest Philadelphia, serving grades 6 through 12 in a large city community.

The school enrolls 124 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 9 teachers.

Approximately 48% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this Philadelphia private school.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 124 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Student Body

Total Students

124 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Anthony Wayne Academy?

The application deadline for Anthony Wayne Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Anthony Wayne Academy located?

Anthony Wayne Academy is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 16 other private schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 124 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,025 for elementary schools and $18,927 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).