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Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School - K-1 is
a public school
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is part of Philadelphia City School District.
Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School - K-1 Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
72%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School - K-1 Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jan 20, 2026
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Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School - K-1
$3,640
raised using DonorsChoose
7
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
18
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
books
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School - K-1 has received support from
12 individuals from Pennsylvania and
6 individuals out-of-state.
