Imhotep Institute Charter High School

What Imhotep Institute Charter High School does

Imhotep Institute Charter High School (IICHS) is a nonprofit public charter high school located at 6201 N. 21st St. in Northwest Philadelphia, serving students in grades 9-12. Founded by Andre Noble (current CEO) with operations dating to approximately 2005, the school delivers an African-centered STEM curriculum that integrates rigorous STEM instruction with African heritage education, guided by Nguzo Saba and Ma'at principles. Students are organized into grade-level cohorts named after African civilizations (Songhai, Zulu, Kemet, Nubia). Core programmatic offerings include dual enrollment with local colleges, international STEM service-learning trips to Japan and Ghana, credit recovery via Edgenuity, summer school, free after-school tutoring, and the Yondr phone-free learning environment. The school is also notable for athletic achievements, including producing Division I athletes and being the first Pennsylvania team in 45 years to win the 2022 City of Palms Classic basketball championship.

The school operates on a tuition-free public charter model, drawing its primary revenue from per-pupil Pennsylvania charter school funding and federal Title I funding. Additional minor revenue streams include summer credit recovery courses ($250 per course), transcript and diploma fees ($10-$15), and donations processed via PayPal. Enrollment is managed through a lottery-based admissions process via PowerSchool, with open enrollment from October through February. The school's technology stack is built on standard EdThird-party platforms: Schoology for learning management, PowerSchool for student information, and supplemental tools including Khan Academy, Lexia Learning, Achieve 3000, Pearson Realize, Ascend Math, Study Island, Edgenuity, Google Meet, Clever SSO, and Yondr for phone management.

Imhotep is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by CEO Baba Andre Noble, with Principal/Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jury Segers and an approximately 17-person leadership team across instructional, operational, and student support functions. The school's ~77 employees serve an estimated student body of several hundred pupils. Strategic community partnerships include the Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Community Engagement (youth internship programming), Whitson's (food service under the Community Eligibility Provision), SEPTA (student transit passes), and Comcast Internet Essentials (digital equity). The school maintains compliance with FERPA, CIPA, and Title I requirements and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity under Pennsylvania law.

Name

Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Legal name

Imhotep Institute Charter High School

Website

https://imhotephighschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Imhotep Institute Charter High School is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit public charter school serving grades 9-12 through an African-centered STEM curriculum, offering college-prep academics, international service-learning, and athletic programs funded primarily by per-pupil public charter funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Alternative & At-Risk Schools (Continuation, Credit Recovery, Juvenile) (EDAJACAE), General ESL Programs (Multi-level Adult ESL) (EDAAACAA)

Keywords

• Charter high school education
• African-centered STEM curriculum
• College preparatory programs
• Public secondary education
• STEM service learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a charter school, Imhotep receives public funding based on student enrollment through Pennsylvania's charter school law. Additional revenue comes from federal Title I funding for disadvantaged students.
2. Transcript and Diploma Fees: Fee-based services for alumni including transcript requests ($10 for official/unofficial) and duplicate diplomas ($15). Processing time is 5-7 business days.
3. Summer School Credit Recovery: Credit recovery courses offered during summer sessions at $250 per course. Students can take a maximum of two recovery courses during the Summer Program.
4. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP): Participates in CEP program providing free breakfast and lunch to all scholars through Whitson's food service

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Imhotep Institute Charter High School is a tuition-free public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Northwest Philadelphia. The school delivers an African-centered STEM curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with African heritage and cultural identity, supported by dual enrollment at local colleges, credit recovery, international STEM service-learning trips, and a phone-free learning environment using Yondr pouches.

Product overview

Imhotep Institute Charter High School is an African Centered STEM charter school serving grades 9-12 in Philadelphia. The school offers a unified educational program centered on culturally responsive STEM instruction, combining rigorous academics with African heritage and cultural richness. Core offerings include the African Centered STEM Program, Grade Groups (Songhai, Zulu, Kemet, Nubia cohorts), Credit Recovery through Edgenuity, Dual Enrollment partnerships with local colleges, After-School Tutoring, NWEA MAP Growth Assessments, Summer School Programs, International STEM Service Learning Projects (STEM Ambassadors to Japan/Ghana), and family engagement through the Wazuri Parent Association. The school uses technology platforms including Schoology (LMS), PowerSchool (enrollment/grades), and provides a phone-free learning environment through Yondr pouches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• African-Centered STEM Program Culturally responsive STEM curriculum integrating African heritage and history with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for grades 9-12.
• International STEM Service Learning Projects STEM Ambassadors program sending students abroad to Japan and Ghana for hands-on recycling innovation and water filtration service-learning projects.
• Credit Recovery Program Online credit recovery courses through Edgenuity allowing students to recover failed credits at $150-$250 per course during summer, spring, and fall sessions.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing students to take college courses for dual credit at local partner colleges during high school.
• Summer School Program Four-week summer program offering a broad range of core and elective courses with credit recovery available for $250 per course.
• After-School Tutoring Free tutoring provided on Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM for academic support across all subjects.
• Alumni Transcript and Diploma Services Transcript requests ($10) and duplicate diplomas ($15) for alumni, processed within 5-7 business days via PayPal or mail.
• Annual Wellness Fair Annual community wellness event featuring wellness vendors, interactive experiences, and resources such as Intimate Partner Violence awareness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 69% of schools using Yondr saw improvement in academic performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Mayor's Office of Community EngagementcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026City of Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Community Engagement partners with Imhotep to host Summer Internship Fair connecting youth ages 12-24 with paid work-based learning experiences. The school serves as venue and partner for workforce development initiatives.
• Whitson'ssupportingOthersWhitson's provides meals through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, offering free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled scholars at no cost to families.
• SEPTAsupportingOthersSoutheastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority partners with the school to provide Student Fare Cards for public transit, enabling student transportation to and from school.
• Comcast Internet EssentialssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to help parents sign up for free Internet service through Comcast's Internet Essentials Program, supporting digital equity for students.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School: Philadelphia charter high school serving predominantly male students of color. Comparable in single-sex / cultural-affinity focus and urban charter high school model.
• Mastery Charter Schools: Largest Philadelphia-based charter network operating multiple K-12 campuses. Directly comparable as a Philadelphia charter school operator serving similar urban student populations under the same authorizer.
• Community Academy of Philadelphia: Philadelphia charter school serving K-12 with a culturally responsive mission. Comparable as a Philadelphia charter serving similar urban, predominantly minority student populations.
• Science Leadership Academy: Philadelphia inquiry-based STEM-focused public high school. Comparable in STEM curricular emphasis and project-based learning model.
• KIPP Philadelphia Charter Schools: Philadelphia affiliate of the national KIPP charter network, operating college-prep public charter schools. Comparable in mission, structure, and student demographics.
• Pan-American International Charter High School: Philadelphia charter high school with a culturally-themed curriculum. Directly comparable in mission to serve heritage-affiliated urban students through a charter model.
• Universal Audenried Charter High School: Philadelphia-based charter high school in the same School District of Philadelphia charter ecosystem. Comparable in grade-level structure, urban Philadelphia catchment, and charter funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Achievement First: Northeast-based charter management organization operating college-prep public charter schools. Comparable in charter model, college-prep STEM emphasis, and urban service mission.
• Uncommon Schools: Multi-state charter management organization operating high-performing urban charter schools. Comparable in charter governance, college-prep STEM emphasis, and urban student focus, though at much larger scale.
• Girard College: Philadelphia tuition-free residential school for grades 1-12 serving low-income students. Comparable in free urban education model and pipeline to college, though not a charter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ImhotepHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/ImhotepHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/ImhotepHS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/imhotep-institute-chs

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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