Community Academy

What Community Academy does

Community Academy of Philadelphia (CAP) is a PK-12 public charter school founded in 1980 by Joseph Proietta in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It became the first charter school in the City of Philadelphia and the second in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1997, and currently operates from a 118,000+ square-foot campus on a 6.5-acre site at 1100 East Erie Avenue in the Juniata Park neighborhood. CAP serves more than 1,220 students across elementary, middle, and high school divisions with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and a faculty of more than 140 educators, 85.59% of whom hold a Master's degree or higher and 62% of whom hold multiple certifications.

The school delivers a comprehensive educational program built on rigorous academic standards, experiential project-based STEM instruction, 11 Advanced Placement courses (including Computer Science Principles, Statistics, and Environmental Science), and dual-enrollment partnerships with Holy Family University and LaSalle University. Supporting services span special education, English as a Second Language/English Language Development, counseling, mental health, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and a school-wide free lunch program. Extracurricular offerings include 65+ clubs and activities, 13 PENN-JERSEY Athletic Association athletic teams under the CAP E.A.T.S. values program, arts programs in music, visual arts, and dance, and an on-campus esports lounge. Operational technology is conventional edtech: PowerSchool for enrollment and student information, Edlio for the public website, ADP for HR/payroll, Google Workspace for productivity, and Square for the school store. Reported outcomes include a 97.82% graduation rate, 92.54% attendance rate, 107 students completing dual enrollment, and $4.97 million in scholarships awarded to the 2025 graduating class.

CAP is a non-tuition public charter school funded by per-pupil allocations from the School District of Philadelphia, supplemented by Title I federal funding under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and community donations through channels including GoFundMe. It is citywide in enrollment scope, admitting students through a lottery-based process administered via PowerSchool, with sibling-preference provisions and open enrollment windows supported by open houses, virtual tours, and campus visits. The school maintains continuous MSA-CESS PK-12 accreditation (held since 1995, most recently renewed November 2023), holds Title I school status, and operates as a Title IX-compliant, FERPA-aligned institution with ENERGY STAR-certified facilities. There is no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and no merger or acquisition activity.

Name

Community Academy

Legal name

Community Academy of Philadelphia

Website

https://communityacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Community Academy of Philadelphia is a PK-12 public charter school founded in 1980 that serves more than 1,220 urban students in Philadelphia through project-based STEM academics, 11 AP courses, dual-enrollment partnerships, and a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, funded by district per-pupil allocations and Title I federal funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF), Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• K-12 charter school education
• STEM project-based learning
• College readiness programs
• Special education services
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Charter School Funding: Public charter schools receive per-pupil funding from the school district based on enrollment. CAP receives Title I federal funding under ESSA to supplement programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: School accepts donations through GoFundMe and other channels to support student programs and mission

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Community Academy of Philadelphia is a public PK-12 charter school delivering tuition-free education to more than 1,220 students on a single 118,000+ square-foot campus in Philadelphia. Its academic program centers on rigorous, project-based STEM instruction supplemented by 10+ Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment with partner universities, special education and ESL/ELD services, athletics (13 PJAA teams), 65+ clubs, and college and career counseling that has awarded $4.97 million in scholarships to the 2025 graduating class.

Product overview

Community Academy of Philadelphia (CAP) is a PK-12 public charter school offering a comprehensive educational program built around rigorous STEM-focused academics enhanced by robust arts, athletics, and enrichment programs. The school operates as a unified K-12 system where elementary, middle, and high school divisions share a 118,000+ square-foot campus and utilize the PowerSchool platform for enrollment and student records management. Core academic offerings include honors coursework, 10+ AP courses, and dual enrollment opportunities, supported by specialized services for special education, English language learners, counseling, and mental health. The school distinguishes itself through 65+ extracurricular activities, 13 PJAA athletic teams, and college/career readiness programs including scholarship awards exceeding $4.9 million. The Edlio-powered website and PowerSchool parent portal serve as the primary digital interfaces for community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Academic Programs Comprehensive PK-12 educational curriculum grounded in rigorous academic standards with emphasis on STEM, arts, and experiential project-based learning. Includes honors coursework, 10+ Advanced Placement courses, and dual enrollment opportunities with local universities.
• Special Education Services Individualized education programs (IEPs) including emotional support, learning support, and multiple professional certifications for students with diverse learning needs.
• English as a Second Language (ESL/ELD) English Language Development (ELD/ESL) programs providing multilingual learning specialists and support for English learners.
• Athletics Program PENN-JERSEY League competitive athletics featuring 13 PJAA athletic teams, the E.A.T.S. program (Effort, Attitude, Teamwork, Sacrifice), and sports training with certified athletic trainers.
• Arts and Enrichment Programs Vibrant arts programs in music, visual arts, and dance, plus 65+ clubs and activities on campus for holistic student development.
• College and Career Readiness Comprehensive counseling services including college acceptances to 30+ institutions, scholarship awards ($4.97 million to 2025 graduates), dual enrollment, and MESA engineering competitions.
• Health and Support Services Licensed mental health professionals, health services, food and nutrition programs (approved school-wide free lunch), and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Transportation Services Bus transportation for grades 1-6 living 1.5+ miles from school, and SEPTA Student Farecards for grades 7-12, provided through the School District of Philadelphia.
• Early Childhood Education Early childhood education programs including daycare services for young learners.
• PowerSchool Parent Portal Online portal for parents and students to access grades, attendance, absence notes, and school information. Available via web and mobile app.
• Esports Lounge State-of-the-art esports gaming facility on campus for competitive gaming and student engagement activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.82% Graduation Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Holy Family UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership supporting academic programs and student opportunities
• LaSalle UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership supporting academic programs and student opportunities
• Temple UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMESA competition participation for engineering students
• Girls Inc.minorOthersAffiliated youth development organization supporting girls' education
• Girls On The RunminorOthersAffiliated youth athletic organization
• Chamber of Commerce for Greater PhiladelphiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness chamber partnership for community engagement
• NASSPminorOthersNational Association of Secondary School Principals affiliation
• PA PASAminorOthersPennsylvania Association of School Administrators affiliation
• Philadelphia Charters for ExcellenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition of Philadelphia charter schools for excellence
• HSF College CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHispanic Scholarship Fund College Camp for college preparation
• ENERGY STARminorOthersENERGY STAR certified facility
• CONCILIOminorOthersHispanic community organization partnership
• CONGRESSOminorOthersCommunity organization partnership

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• ASPIRA Inc. of Pennsylvania: A Pennsylvania-based nonprofit operating charter schools with a Hispanic/Latino cultural focus, sharing CAP's ESL/ELD programs, community organization partnerships, and Title I funding dependency.
• Independence Charter School: A Philadelphia K-8 public charter offering rigorous academics and arts integration; shares the per-pupil funding structure and lottery admissions model but focuses on a smaller grade band than CAP.

Direct peers

• KIPP Philadelphia Schools: KIPP Philadelphia operates a network of public charter schools in Philadelphia serving primarily low-income K-12 students with a college-prep focus — closely comparable mission, urban charter model, and target population to Community Academy.
• Mastery Charter Schools: Mastery Charter Schools runs a multi-campus public charter network in Philadelphia with STEM/CTE emphases and turnaround-school models; serves overlapping low-income Philadelphia families with comparable per-pupil public funding dynamics.
• Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School: A Philadelphia public charter high school serving primarily boys of color with college-prep academics and dual enrollment; operates under the same per-pupil funding and Pennsylvania charter regulatory framework as CAP.
• Universal Charter School at Bluford: A Philadelphia K-8 public charter serving a similar urban demographic with comparable special education and ESL programs, sharing CAP's lottery-based enrollment and Title I funding structure.
• String Theory Schools: A Philadelphia-based K-12 charter operator emphasizing arts integration and STEAM — comparable size, geographic footprint, and college-prep academic model to Community Academy.
• Philadelphia Academy Charter School: A Philadelphia K-12 public charter school serving a similar urban population with college-prep academics and dual enrollment — overlapping regulatory environment, funding model, and student demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CAPnewswire
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CommAcadPhila
• Facebookfacebook.com/COMMUNITYACADEMYOFPHILADELPHIA
• Instagraminstagram.com/capnewswire

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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