Schools That Work
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (A String Theory School)
Charter, Urban
Grades K-12
Philadelphia, PA
STEM
A Philadelphia K–12 school focuses on arts and sciences to foster students’ passions and prepare them for college and careers.
Inquiry-Based Learning
Students use scientific inquiry to investigate real-world issues facing their community.
Career & Technical Education
Students learn skills like maintaining inventory, marketing, and scheduling while working in a cafe as part of a business class.
Professional Learning
Having staff stand for meetings keeps them quick—15 minutes, max—and efficient.
Interest-Based Learning
At Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, real-world learning and majors in the arts and sciences encourage all students to flourish.
