The Philadelphia School vs. William Penn Charter School
Should you attend The Philadelphia School or William Penn Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
The Philadelphia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
William Penn Charter School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1972
1689
Students Body
Total Students
430 students
947 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
31
Kindergarten Students
50
43
Grade 1 Students
54
55
Grade 2 Students
48
43
Grade 3 Students
50
44
Grade 4 Students
35
40
Grade 5 Students
44
41
Grade 6 Students
37
56
Grade 7 Students
24
70
Grade 8 Students
52
85
Grade 9 Students
-
121
Grade 10 Students
-
116
Grade 11 Students
-
92
Grade 12 Students
-
110
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
108 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
72%
75%
Average Class Size
10
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
14
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(jeans or khaki pants, polo shirt)
(jeans or khaki pants, polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1
Dec. 14 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$35,550
n/a
Tuition Notes
n/a
The tuition ranges from $23,500 for PreK to $38,650 for upper school.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
40%
Acceptance Rate
100%
31%
Admissions Director
Alison Fritz, Director of Admissions Early Childhood
Karen Hallowell
Admissions Associate
Brian Johnson, Dir 1st - 7th
Jennifer Cubbin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
18