John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences

8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118

394 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a K-8 neighborhood school located in the historic Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the academy serves as a focal point for its local community, focusing on a holistic educational approach that blends traditional academics with specialized enrichment. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to integrating the arts and sciences into its curriculum, aiming to foster both creative expression and critical thinking skills in its students.

The school is well-regarded for its historic campus and its active engagement with the surrounding neighborhood. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to support student development beyond the classroom, including partnerships with local cultural institutions. With a mission centered on preparing students for high school success, Jenks Academy emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and beyond.

394

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	24
Black	314
Asian	10
Two or More	14

Black
314 (79.7%)
White
32 (8.1%)
Hispanic
24 (6.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.6%)
Asian
10 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-3360
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 48

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 36