Community Academy of Philadelphia CS

Community Academy of Philadelphia CS is an intimate multi-level school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, part of Community Academy of Philadelphia CS. The school educates 1,237 students in grades K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,819 students per school, that is 32% leaner than typical.

Operationally, Community Academy of Philadelphia CS answers to Community Academy of Philadelphia CS, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

On the student-mix side, Community Academy of Philadelphia CS lists that nearly all students (88%) are Hispanic. The remainder breaks down as 9% Black. The wider county runs roughly 16% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Community Academy of Philadelphia CS has 92 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.5:1, putting Community Academy of Philadelphia CS tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, Community Academy of Philadelphia CS tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 34.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 24.2%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Philadelphia County) reports that median household earnings sit near $61,953, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 17%. Across Philadelphia County's 309 public schools (combined enrollment of about 182,005 students), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS is one campus in the mix.

Hopkinson Francis Sch is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 6 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Community Academy of Philadelphia CS ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 23.5%.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area. Community Academy of Philadelphia CS operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count stayed largely flat: 1,220 students in 2018 compared to 1,237 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment ticked up from 82% to 88% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 16.5:1 in 2018 to 13.4:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.