Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS

640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151

Charter School 565 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Harambee Institute of Science and Technology, located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Haddington, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K through 8. Rooted in the philosophy of "Harambee"—a Swahili term meaning "all pull together"—the school emphasizes a communal approach to education, aiming to foster academic excellence while instilling a strong sense of cultural identity and social responsibility within its student body.

The school’s curriculum is distinctively focused on integrating a robust academic program with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By providing a structured learning environment that prioritizes hands-on engagement and critical thinking, the institute seeks to prepare its students for the demands of secondary education and beyond. Beyond its academic goals, the Harambee Institute is deeply committed to the holistic development of its students, often incorporating character-building initiatives and community service into the school experience to ensure that graduates are well-rounded and civically minded individuals.

565

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	2
Black	562

Black
562 (99.5%)
Hispanic
2 (0.4%)
White
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS
Phone:	(215)472-8770
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 63