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Sankofa Freedom Academy CS

Sankofa Freedom Academy CS · Philadelphia County · 2501 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124.0

(215)288-2001

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6/10
#31
Rank 31 out of 61
Top 49%
English Language Arts7/10 · #25 · 61st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #30 · 52nd percentile
Science3/10 · #41 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School sits in the 19124 zip code of Northeast Philadelphia, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families tend to be deeply rooted in their communities. The school draws families who want an education grounded in cultural identity and a sense of purpose, and its English scores stand out as a real strength for a charter in a competitive city landscape. For parents in this part of Philly who are looking for something beyond the traditional public school experience — with a mission-driven feel — Sankofa is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

324 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
300 (93%)
Hispanic
15 (5%)
Multiple Races
6 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged278 (86%)
Students with Disabilities101 (31%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

673
Enrollment
31
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

100%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
1.4%
AP Participation
of students
9
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #2 · 97th percentile

344 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found