Northwood Academy CS

4621 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124

Charter School 796 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Northwood Academy Charter School, located on Castor Avenue in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. By focusing on a structured curriculum, Northwood aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond, fostering a culture of academic achievement and personal responsibility.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Northwood Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school typically integrates various enrichment activities and extracurricular programs designed to help students grow socially and emotionally. By maintaining high expectations for both behavior and scholastic performance, the academy seeks to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential while serving the specific needs of the surrounding Philadelphia community.

796

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	194
Black	556
Asian	12
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Black
556 (69.8%)
Hispanic
194 (24.4%)
White
30 (3.8%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northwood Academy CS
Phone:	(215)289-5606
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 89

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwood Academy CS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	93
Grade 6	91
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwood Academy CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	359	45.1%
Male	437	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

Charter School 885 Students

1197 Haworth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th