School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students (09-10)
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)10%
9%
Black
(09-10)86%
15%
White
(09-10)3%
72%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
83%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Acts @ William Penn School?
195 students attend Acts @ William Penn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Acts @ William Penn School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Acts @ William Penn School offer ?
Acts @ William Penn School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Acts @ William Penn School part of?
Acts @ William Penn School is part of Harrisburg City School District.
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