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Richard Allen Preparatory CS

2601 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Ranked 285 of 318 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Philadelphia
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Richard Allen Preparatory CS

2601 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

About Richard Allen Preparatory CS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 25% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
368
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.54%
Asian 3.53%
Hispanic 3.26%
Black 91.58%
Two+ Races 1.09%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.54%
Asian
3.53%
Hispanic
3.26%
Black
91.58%
Two+ Races
1.09%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 368
51.9%
191 Female
48.1%
177 Male

Student Population

368 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

368 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Richard Allen Preparatory CS Contact Information

Address

2601 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

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Phone

(215) 878-1544

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Website

rapcs.org

TOP 285 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Richard Allen Preparatory CS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The PSSA make-up testing window for Richard Allen Preparatory CS is May 1 – May 8, 2026. The scheduled period offers additional testing dates during the spring state assessment cycle. The make-up window is an opportunity for eligible students who missed original exam dates to meet required assessments. The dates are consistent with compliance with state testing schedules and completion of student participation requirements.

FAQ

Q1. What would parents need to know about Richard Allen Preparatory CS?

Ans. Richard Allen Preparatory CS is a tuition-free public charter school in Philadelphia with middle-grade classes, student supports, and programs that extend beyond the regular schedule.

Q2. What should families consider before applying?

Ans. Parents can obtain information regarding the steps to enroll in a charter, deadlines for applying, attendance requirements, transportation, family communication tools, and the variety of student activities provided each year.

Q3. What help is there for students here?

Ans. Families are encouraged to ask about counseling, additional learning support, special education services, multilingual learner programs, wellness resources, and after-school help for students who require additional guidance.

Q4. How can students help themselves outside of regular classes?

Ans. Students can participate in clubs, arts activities, sports teams, leadership groups, enrichment programs and tutoring sessions that extend learning beyond the normal school day.

Q5. What is unique about this school?

Ans. A structured middle school outside the standard district assignment process is what appeals to families who like its preparatory focus and charter model.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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