Anthony Wayne Academy

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
Religious Affiliation
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 $12,527 for elementary schools and $18,472 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).

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