District Overview
Wissahickon Charter School operates as an open, independent charter district serving families within the urban landscape of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Conveniently located at 4700 G Wissahickon Ave, the single-facility district provides a comprehensive educational framework for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Currently supporting an enrollment of 985 students across its elementary and middle school programs, the campus fosters a balanced and vibrant student community. The student body maintains an almost even gender division—495 male and 490 female students—and showcases a rich demographic profile primarily composed of Black students (892), alongside Hispanic (42), multiracial (38), White (11), American Indian, and Pacific Islander scholars.

To ensure individualized attention and academic growth across all grade levels, the district maintains a robust and well-resourced staffing infrastructure. Wissahickon Charter School employs a total full-time equivalent staff of nearly 310 professionals, including over 114 dedicated classroom teachers, yielding an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of less than nine to one. This core instructional team is supported by 30 instructional aides and a comprehensive network of over 165 support personnel dedicated to holistic student success and operational stability. Families, students, and educational researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs can explore further information on their website at www.wissahickoncharter.org or contact the administrative offices directly at (267) 338-1020.
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Total Schools
985
Total Students
114.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wissahickon CS
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic42
Black892
Two or More38
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    892 (90.6%)
  • Hispanic
    42 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    38 (3.9%)
  • White
    11 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wissahickon CS
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:1
Students:985*
Teachers (FTE):114.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in Wissahickon CS
Found 1 Schools
Charter School 965 Students