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Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (A String Theory School)

Charter, Urban

Grades K-12

Philadelphia, PA

STEM

A School Rooted in Real-World Learning

A Philadelphia K–12 school focuses on arts and sciences to foster students’ passions and prepare them for college and careers.

Inquiry-Based Learning
Local Issues Make Science Learning Meaningful
Students use scientific inquiry to investigate real-world issues facing their community.
Career & Technical Education
Running a Business in School
Students learn skills like maintaining inventory, marketing, and scheduling while working in a cafe as part of a business class.
Professional Learning
60-Second Strategy: Stand-Up Meetings
Having staff stand for meetings keeps them quick—15 minutes, max—and efficient.
Interest-Based Learning
Nurturing Student Creativity and Passion
At Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, real-world learning and majors in the arts and sciences encourage all students to flourish.