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World Communications Charter School (Closed 2018)

512-20 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
World Communications 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (15-16)
534 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (PA)
(16-17)
≤5%
46%
(16-17)
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
10%
Black
(15-16)
98%
15%
White
(15-16)
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
(16-17)
≤5%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
30%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
World Communications CS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of World Communications Charter School?
The graduation rate of World Communications Charter School is 5%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend World Communications Charter School?
534 students attend World Communications Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of World Communications Charter School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does World Communications Charter School offer ?
World Communications Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is World Communications Charter School part of?
World Communications Charter School is part of World Communications CS School District.

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