New Foundations Charter School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025-26)

8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136

Bottom 50%

Serving 1,508 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Foundations 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,508 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
: 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
: Bottom 50%
: 32% (Btm 50%)
: 55% (Btm 50%)
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Foundations Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

New Foundations Charter School's student population of 1,508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	New Foundations Charter School
Kind	71
1	74
2	86
3	84
4	84
5	87
6	84
7	78
8	82
9	275
10	212
11	157
12	134

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Total Students

1,508 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School
2023	1,496
2022	1,489
2021	1,497
2020	1,481
2019	1,481
2018	1,477
2017	1,477
2016	1,464
2015	1,363
2014	1,247
2013	1,067
2012	915
2011	683
2010	570
2009	545
2008	515
2007	487
2006	451
2005	423
2004	420
2003	392

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

104 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School
2023	99
2022	94
2021	90
2020	81
2019	81
2018	79
2017	79
2016	71
2015	69
2014	70
2013	57
2012	49
2011	41
2010	32
2009	31
2008	28
2007	27
2006	27
2005	23
2004	24
2003	23

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Year Founded

2000

School Rankings

New Foundations Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of New Foundations Charter School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (PA)

#1673 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School
2023	#1673
2022	#1732
2021	#1685
2019	#1591
2018	#1249
2017	#1140
2016	#1089
2015	#924
2014	#1208
2013	#1087
2012	#1026

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32%

38%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	32%	38%	32%
2022	30%	36%	30%
2021	29%	38%	29%
2019	44%	45%	44%
2018	52%	45%	52%
2017	51%	46%	51%
2016	53%	46%	53%
2015	50%	43%	50%
2014	75%	72%	75%
2013	80%	73%	80%
2012	84%	74%

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55%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2022	55%	55%	55%
2021	47%	55%	47%
2019	64%	62%	64%
2018	68%	63%	52%
2017	74%	63%	74%
2016	73%	62%	73%
2015	77%	62%	77%
2014	79%	70%	79%
2013	78%	70%	78%
2012	77%	71%
2011	80%	73%

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47%

57%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2022	47%	57%	47%
2021	51%	64%	51%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	15:1	13:1	15:1
2022	16:1	13:1	16:1
2021	17:1	14:1	17:1
2020	18:1	14:1	18:1
2019	18:1	14:1	18:1
2018	19:1	15:1	19:1
2017	19:1	14:1	19:1
2016	21:1	15:1	21:1
2015	20:1	15:1	20:1
2014	18:1	15:1	18:1
2013	19:1	15:1	19:1
2012	19:1	15:1	19:1
2011	17:1	14:1	17:1
2010	18:1	14:1	18:1
2009	18:1	14:1	18:1
2008	18:1	14:1	18:1
2007	18:1	16:1	18:1
2006	17:1	16:1	17:1
2005	18:1	16:1	18:1
2004	18:1	16:1	18:1
2003	17:1	16:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	5%	5%	5%
2022	3%	4%	3%
2021	5%	4%	5%
2020	4%	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%	4%
2018	4%	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%	4%
2016	4%	4%	4%
2015	4%	4%	4%
2014	4%	4%	4%
2013	4%	4%	4%
2012	3%	3%	3%
2011	3%	4%	3%
2010	4%	4%	4%
2009	3%	4%	3%
2008	3%	3%	3%
2007	3%	3%	3%
2006	2%	3%	2%
2005	2%	2%	2%
2004	2%	2%	2%
2003	4%	3%	4%

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Hispanic

28%

15%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	25%	14%	25%
2022	23%	14%	23%
2021	22%	13%	22%
2020	20%	12%	20%
2019	20%	12%	20%
2018	19%	11%	19%
2017	19%	11%	19%
2016	17%	10%	17%
2015	16%	10%	16%
2014	14%	9%	14%
2013	12%	9%	12%
2012	12%	9%	12%
2011	10%	8%	10%
2010	9%	9%	9%
2009	10%	7%	10%
2008	9%	7%	9%
2007	10%	7%	10%
2006	9%	6%	9%
2005	8%	6%	8%
2004	7%	6%	7%
2003	5%	5%	5%

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Black

25%

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	25%	14%	25%
2022	17%	14%	17%
2021	22%	15%	22%
2020	16%	15%	16%
2019	16%	15%	16%
2018	15%	15%	15%
2017	15%	15%	15%
2016	14%	15%	14%
2015	14%	15%	14%
2014	15%	15%	15%
2013	16%	15%	16%
2012	15%	15%	15%
2011	13%	15%	13%
2010	12%	15%	12%
2009	14%	16%	14%
2008	16%	16%	16%
2007	15%	16%	15%
2006	18%	16%	18%
2005	18%	16%	18%
2004	20%	16%	20%
2003	18%	15%	18%

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White

36%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	41%	62%	41%
2022	55%	63%	55%
2021	49%	63%	49%
2020	59%	65%	59%
2019	59%	65%	59%
2018	61%	66%	61%
2017	61%	66%	61%
2016	64%	68%	64%
2015	65%	68%	65%
2014	65%	69%	65%
2013	66%	70%	66%
2012	69%	71%	69%
2011	72%	71%	72%
2010	73%	72%	73%
2009	72%	73%	72%
2008	70%	74%	70%
2007	72%	74%	72%
2006	70%	75%	70%
2005	71%	76%	71%
2004	70%	76%	70%
2003	71%	77%	71%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	4%	5%	4%
2022	2%	5%	2%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2020	1%	4%	1%
2019	1%	4%	1%
2018	1%	4%	1%
2017	1%	4%	1%
2016	1%	3%	1%
2015	1%	3%	1%
2014	1%	3%	1%
2013	1%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.73

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	0.71	0.58	0.71
2022	0.62	0.57	0.62
2021	0.67	0.57	0.67
2020	0.59	0.54	0.59
2019	0.59	0.54	0.59
2018	0.57	0.53	0.57
2017	0.57	0.53	0.57
2016	0.55	0.51	0.55
2015	0.54	0.51	0.54
2014	0.54	0.50	0.54
2013	0.53	0.48	0.53
2012	0.49	0.47	0.49
2011	0.46	0.47	0.46
2010	0.45	0.46	0.45
2009	0.46	0.44	0.46
2008	0.48	0.43	0.48
2007	0.45	0.42	0.45
2006	0.47	0.41	0.47
2005	0.46	0.40	0.46
2004	0.47	0.40	0.47
2003	0.46	0.39	0.46

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89%

87%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	89%	87%	89%
2022	87%	87%	87%
2021	92%	87%	92%
2020	87%	87%	87%
2019	95%	86%	95%
2018	95%	86%	95%
2017	92%	86%	92%
2016	95%	86%	95%
2015	95%	86%	95%
2014	95%	86%	95%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

63%

60%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	58%	54%	58%
2022	100%	50%	100%
2021	56%	49%	56%
2020	45%	48%	45%
2019	45%	48%	45%
2018	50%	41%	50%
2017	50%	41%	50%
2016	46%	44%	46%
2015	44%	41%	44%
2014	42%	38%	42%
2013	44%	36%	44%
2012	42%	34%	42%
2011	47%	33%	47%
2010	43%	31%	43%
2006	39%	25%	39%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	New Foundations Charter School	Pennsylvania	New Foundations Charter School District
2023	7%	2%	7%
2021	8%	2%	8%
2020	11%	3%	11%
2019	11%	3%	11%
2018	11%	3%	11%
2017	11%	3%	11%
2016	16%	3%	16%
2015	15%	5%	15%
2014	18%	5%	18%
2013	18%	5%	18%
2012	19%	6%	19%
2011	18%	6%	18%
2010	17%	7%	17%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

New Foundations Charter School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Foundations Charter School's ranking?

New Foundations Charter School is ranked #1673 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.

What schools are New Foundations Charter School often compared to?

New Foundations Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

What is the graduation rate of New Foundations Charter School?

The graduation rate of New Foundations Charter School is 89%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.

How many students attend New Foundations Charter School?

1,508 students attend New Foundations Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of New Foundations Charter School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of New Foundations Charter School?

New Foundations Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.

What grades does New Foundations Charter School offer ?

New Foundations Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is New Foundations Charter School part of?

New Foundations Charter School is part of New Foundations Charter School District.

In what neighborhood is New Foundations Charter School located?

New Foundations Charter School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.

School Reviews

5 10/10/2025

I have been attending New Foundations Charter School for over 8 years now and can honestly say this is one of the best schools to be at. The teachers want to see you achieve and do their best to help you in any way. Is the school strict? Yes. If your child is getting detentions and such then that is on them for not behaving. It is far from the teacher's fault. The school has a friendly environment and many opportunities for the students, this including academics and extracurricular.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - jenna

5 10/10/2025

Amazing school!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Max

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