Penn Charter swimmers Gabby Lopez-Ona, Ava Gonnella and Eva McIver-Jenkins helped found and expand the Laps for Philly.
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Congratulations to our 16 Penn Charter student-athletes who have committed to continue their athletic endeavors at the collegiate level!
During spring break, from March 20 - March 25, the Penn Charter Upper School Performing Arts Department took our a capella group, the Quakers Dozen, and members of the Upper School Jazz Band (named Cali Jazz) to Los Angeles.
Following a national search, Daniel DiBerardinis has been named Penn Charter’s new director of athletics, starting July 1.
This winter was a cold one, but the winter 2024-25 campaign featured plenty of scorching performances from the Penn Charter basketball, wrestling, squash, swimming & diving and indoor track squads.
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From tending gardens to campus scavenger hunts to walks in the nearby Wissahickon, the natural environment is a teacher for students in all divisions. Environmental sustainability is interwoven through our curriculum.
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Students
Pre-kindergarten through 12
1:5
Faculty : Student Ratio
More attention, lasting connections
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Acre Campus
Green, open space moments from Center City
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Students from every neighborhood, including yours
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Financial Aid
To achieve socioeconomic diversity, Penn Charter awarded $10M in need-based aid last year.
Founded in 1689, Penn Charter is the oldest Quaker school in the world.
This green campus within one of the nation's most populous cities offers expansive space for athletics, outdoor classrooms and play, plus easy access to scholars, cultural events and service opportunities.