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CER ranks Pennsylvania's charter school law 11th strongest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of B. The law was passed in 1997.
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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 146
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21st Century Cyber Charter School
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805 Springdale Dr
Exton, PA 19355
Phone: 484-875-5400
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Opened 2000
Enrollment: 550
Grades: 6-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Engages students in a highly motivational, student-centered educational program that utilizes the latest information and communications technology to maximize student achievement.
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Academy Charter School
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900 Agnew Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Phone: 412-885-5200
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 105
Grades: 8-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Addresses needs of youth who are active in Juvenile Justice System.
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ACCEL Community Cyber Program
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717 Long Lane #2
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: 610-259-1305
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 10
Grades: K-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Individualized virtual curriculum that provides an excellent cyber school and life and social skills programs.
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Achievement House Charter School
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1021 W. Lancaster Ave., Ste. 207
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Phone: 610-527-0143
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Opened 2004
Enrollment: 368
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Students are able to meet their high school requirements and receive a diploma.
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Ad Prima/Laboratory Charter School
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5901 Woodbine Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215-452-5580
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Opened 2004
Enrollment: 452
Grades: K-2
Status: Open
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Description:
Emphasis on academic excellence and conflict resolution.
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Agora Cyber Charter School
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60 Chestnut Ave.
Devon, PA 19333
Phone: 866-548-9452
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 600
Grades: K-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Preparation for higher education. Specially tailored research-based curriculum.
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Alliance for Progress Charter School
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1821 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215-232-4892
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Opened 1999
Enrollment: 297
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Offers family life education. Focus on science and math.
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Antonia Pantoja Charter School
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4101 N. American St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: 215-329-2733
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 741
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
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Arise Academy Charter High School
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1101 Ludlow St., 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 267-259-6559
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 200
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
School designed for foster care children.
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Avon Grove Charter School
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110 East State Rd.
West Grove, PA 19390
Phone: 484-667-5000
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 1281
Grades: K-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Inquiry and discovery-based instruction.
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Bear Creek Community Charter School
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2000 Bear Creek Blvd.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-820-4070
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Opened 2004
Enrollment: 405
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Innovative curriculum. Cultivates environmental stewardship.
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Beaver Area Academic Charter School
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855 Second St.
Beaver, PA 15009
Phone: 724-774-0250
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 55
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Core education program. Uses Paskey Learning.
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Belmont Charter School
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4030 Brown St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-823-8208
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 401
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
High-quality academics and extensive social service programs in a neighborhood with at-risk students.
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Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School
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5501 Cedar Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone: 215-387-5149
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 370
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
All boys school that provides academic rigor of Boston Latin, offers support services for students, after-school tutoring and summer programs.
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Bucks County Montessori Charter School
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219 Tyburn Rd.
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Phone: 215-428-6700
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Opened 2000
Enrollment: 178
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Montessori elementary. Offers Spanish, the performing arts, art and music.
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Career Connections Charter High School
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4412 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Phone: 412-682-1816
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Opened 1999
Enrollment: 320
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Small classes, an interdisciplinary curriculum, innovative teaching techniques and internship programs.
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Center for Student Learning Charter School
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705 Hood Blvd.
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Phone: 215-428-4100 ext. 70300
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 130
Grades: 6-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Positive educational environment for students who require an alternative due to the need for more individualized approach, or who are experiencing difficulty in a traditional school program.
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Central Pennsylvania Digital Charter School
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1500 4th Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-940-6989
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 176
Grades: K-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Student-centered educational program that relies on the basic foundation of educational principles while utilizing the latest information and communications technology to promote student achievement.
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Centre Learning Community Charter School
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2643 W. College Ave.
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-861-7980
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Opened 1998
Enrollment: 100
Grades: 5-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Powerful, safe, active, project-based learning environment in which students develop necessary knowledge, skills and attributes leading to a successful life.
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Charter High School for Design and Architecture
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105 South 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-351-2900
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Opened 1999
Enrollment: 557
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Seeks to develop high standards through interactive processes and visual learning experiences.
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Chester Community Charter School
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214 E. 5th St.
Chester, PA 19013
Phone: 610-447-0400
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Opened 1998
Enrollment: 2124
Grades: PreK-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Features modern facilities, inclusive environment, individualized computer-based instruction, focus on high academic growth and achievement.
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Chester County Family Academy
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323 E. Gay St.
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-696-5910
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Opened 1997
Enrollment: 55
Grades: K-2
Status: Open
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Description:
Serves students living in low income families through hands-on, minds-on learning.
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Christopher Columbus Charter Middle School
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1242-46 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-389-6000
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Opened 2001
Enrollment: 779
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Emphasis on international language and computer technology.
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Christopher Columbus Charter School
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916 Christian St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-925-7400
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Opened 1999
Enrollment: 779
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Emphasis on international language and computer technology.
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City Charter High School
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717 Liberty Ave., 9th Fl.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-690-2489
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 530
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Curriculum based on educational best practices, industry and academic partnerships, organizational innovations and technological advances.
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RESOURCES
Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools
999 West Chester Pike, Suite B-6
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: 484-356-0191
Fax: 484-356-0190
Contact: Lawrence Jones, President
Email: ljones@rapcs.org
The mission of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools is to provide information and guidance to persons wishing to start a charter public school; to act in an advisory capacity to the Pennsylvania State Department of Education.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street, 5th Floor
5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Phone: 717-705-2881
Fax: 717-214-4389
Contact: Gregg Spadafore, Basic Educational Associate II
Email: gspadafore@state.pa.us
Charter Schools - School District of Philadelphia
440 N. Broad Street, Portal A - 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, 19130
Phone: 215-400-4090
Contact: Benjamin Rayer, Chief Charter, Partnership and New Schools Officer
Email: charters@phila.k12.pa.us
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