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Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School vs. Christopher Columbus Charter School

Should you attend Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School or Christopher Columbus Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Christopher Columbus Charter School
South Building, 1242-46 S 13th
Philadelphia, PA 19147
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Christopher Columbus Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,600 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 835 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Christopher Columbus Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
2,600 students
835 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Christopher Columbus Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Christopher Columbus Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
181 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.