For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 796 students in Northwood Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Northwood Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,932 Schools
# Students
796 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwood Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#537 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
16%
% Black
70%
14%
% White
4%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,817 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,665
$23,724
Spending / Student
$13,817
$23,146
Best Northwood Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-5606
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-5606
Gr: K-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood Academy Charter School District?
Northwood Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 796 students.
What is the rank of Northwood Academy Charter School District?
Northwood Academy Charter School District is ranked #544 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood Academy Charter School District?
70% of Northwood Academy Charter School District students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood Academy Charter School District?
Northwood Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Northwood Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,817 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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