Tacony Academy Charter School

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 1300 Rhawn Street
       Philadelphia, PA  19111


(215) 742-5100

District: Tacony Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1196th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,627 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  1,084

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.0%
Hispanic:
23.6%
White:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Tacony Academy Charter School ranks worse than 78% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tacony Academy Charter School ranks worse than 68.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tacony Academy Charter School ranks worse than 84% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.72. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Tacony Academy Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tacony Academy Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36%), Hispanic (23.6%), White (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tacony Academy Charter School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tacony Academy Charter School is $19,627.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tacony Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacony Academy Charter School 1196th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Tacony Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tacony Academy Charter School 613th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Tacony Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tacony Academy Charter School 566th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Tacony Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tacony Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 11.40 1475th 1597 7.6%
2012 24.47 1333rd 1599 16.6%
2015 36.95 1046th 1474 29.0%
2016 34.15 1137th 1554 26.8%
2017 39.12 1086th 1547 29.8%
2018 49.48 929th 1530 39.3%
2019 34.38 1116th 1544 27.7%
2021 7.32 1303rd 1433 9.1%
2022 18.32 1235th 1534 19.5%
2023 22.57 1196th 1534 22.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.42 70th 117 40.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.88 1062nd 1414 24.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.70 765th 1043 26.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.54 195th 437 55.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.51 204th 432 52.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.43 1141st 1236 7.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tacony Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 41.05 529th 835 36.6%
2016 55.07 431st 870 50.5%
2017 38.97 561st 877 36.0%
2018 54.33 435th 861 49.5%
2019 46.20 521st 891 41.5%
2021 21.07 615th 797 22.8%
2022 30.26 604th 883 31.6%
2023 31.26 613th 893 31.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.02 585th 874 33.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.09 351st 660 46.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.42 162nd 421 61.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.90 269th 362 25.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.65 558th 681 18.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tacony Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 6.01 613th 680 9.9%
2016 8.09 600th 677 11.4%
2017 3.79 611th 663 7.8%
2018 10.16 590th 673 12.3%
2019 13.31 592nd 693 14.6%
2021 13.76 490th 537 8.8%
2022 10.37 566th 634 10.7%
2023 16.72 566th 674 16.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.58 562nd 652 13.8%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.89 315th 502 37.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.03 203rd 260 21.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.02 197th 252 21.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tacony Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.05 421st 577 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Open Quote Deeply troubled school. There has been way too many fights and the staff had. no control over the school. In addition I was bullied and sexually harassed and the principle did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, and yet Tacony calls themselves a "carring school community" DO NOT send your child to this school, you will regret it. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 27, 2012

Open Quote This school has been a great Disappointment!! I have had more then my share of bad experiences with the teachers &Vice principal they are very unprofessional. My child has been in a reading program the last two years there to help him advance which has done anything but good at least in their eyes. My child has been there since day one and has never had to take a spelling test. They have never made AYP its no wonder why kids are struggling. They are sent home with new stuff and have no idea how to do it they either get it or they are left behind. My child's last teacher was by far the rudest and would make fun of him in the class room in front of other students . I can't tell you how many times he would come home in tears. My husband and I have met with the teacher Vice principal and Principal over these matters and got no where . The school was shut down for two days with no notice to parents if it wasn't for the news I would of had no idea what was going on. My child is terrified to return this year. I could go on and on about the problems with this school But I will just end by saying he won't be back. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tacony Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 122 130 3 83 0 n/a n/a 45 383
2011 199 188 5 148 0 0 21 0 561
2012 281 244 10 170 3 0 32 0 740
2013 324 289 17 195 1 0 47 0 873
2014 374 377 26 249 1 0 64 0 1091
2015 354 353 30 237 2 1 74 0 1051
2016 347 367 34 234 2 1 85 0 1070
2017 326 357 38 231 3 2 105 0 1062
2018 326 371 38 242 3 3 121 0 1104
2019 304 388 46 229 3 4 131 0 1105
2020 275 370 52 231 2 4 140 0 1074
2021 271 397 59 235 2 4 113 0 1081
2022 245 381 68 257 2 5 117 0 1075
2023 233 390 75 256 3 5 122 0 1084

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tacony Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 383 17.0 22.5 n/a
2011 561 29.0 19.3 56.7
2012 740 40.5 18.2 70.7
2013 873 45.0 19.4 54.9
2014 1091 58.6 18.6 59.5
2015 1051 58.0 18.1 71.3
2016 1070 64.0 16.7 72.8
2017 1062 63.5 16.7 67.5
2018 1104 65.0 16.9 51.7
2019 1105 64.0 17.2 54.7
2020 1074 65.0 16.5 54.2
2021 1081 49.0 22.0 63.1
2022 1075 61.5 17.4 98.7
2023 1084 65.0 16.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tacony Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 383 17.0 22.5 n/a
2011 561 29.0 19.3 56.7
2012 740 40.5 18.2 70.7
2013 873 45.0 19.4 54.9
2014 1091 58.6 18.6 59.5
2015 1051 58.0 18.1 71.3
2016 1070 64.0 16.7 72.8
2017 1062 63.5 16.7 67.5
2018 1104 65.0 16.9 51.7
2019 1105 64.0 17.2 54.7
2020 1074 65.0 16.5 54.2
2021 1081 49.0 22.0 63.1
2022 1075 61.5 17.4 98.7
2023 1084 65.0 16.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tacony Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $03 (8.1%) $33 (89.2%) $37
2020 $01 (7.1%) $12 (85.7%) $14
2021 $2,423 (14.0%) $14,861 (86.0%) $17,284
2022 $3,328 (17.0%) $16,298 (83.0%) $19,627

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tacony Academy Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1116th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1196th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.7%
Ranks 521st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 613th of 893 Middle schools
 10.2%
Ranks 592nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 566th of 674 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Tacony Academy Charter School)46.133.8
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacony Academy Charter School)46.245.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Tacony Academy Charter School)42.924.4
 18.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Tacony Academy Charter School)69.761.5
 8.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacony Academy Charter School)6539.7
 25.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Tacony Academy Charter School)18.718.5
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacony Academy Charter School)43.430.9
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Tacony Academy Charter School)13.96.5
 7.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tacony Academy Charter School)65.934.2
 31.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Tacony Academy Charter School)33.829.4
 4.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Tacony Academy Charter School)5956
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Tacony Academy Charter School)25.410.4
 15%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Tacony Academy Charter School)37.332.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tacony Academy Charter School)62.740.3
 22.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Tacony Academy Charter School)36.421
 15.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Tacony Academy Charter School)29.311.6
 17.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Tacony Academy Charter School)4340.7
 2.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Tacony Academy Charter School)30.220.5
 9.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Tacony Academy Charter School)54.647.1
 7.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tacony Academy Charter School)56.940.9
 16%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11051084
 1.9%
African American388390
 0.5%
American Indian33
Asian4675
 63%
Hispanic229256
 11.8%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White304233
 23.4%
Two or More Races131122
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%100%
 45.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,084 students attended Tacony Academy Charter School.

Tacony Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.

Students at Tacony Academy Charter School are 36% African American, 24% Hispanic, 21% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% Asian.


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