Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School

Name

Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School

Legal name

Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School

Website

https://philadelphiahebrewpublic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Language Immersion & Bilingual Schools (EDAJACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

Keywords

• Public charter school
• Dual language education
• K-8 education
• Global citizenship education
• Modern Hebrew instruction

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Charter School Funding: As a public charter school, the school receives per-pupil funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania based on student enrollment. This is the primary revenue stream supporting all school operations, curriculum, and staffing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school offering a K-8 academic program that combines rigorous instruction in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies with proficiency-based Modern Hebrew language instruction and global citizenship education. The school delivers instruction through personalized learning approaches supported by small student-to-teacher ratios, research-based curricula, and immersive Hebrew instruction taught by native speakers, currently serving K-2 with plans to expand to K-8 by Fall 2026.

Product overview

Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School is a free public charter school offering a unified K-8 educational program. The core product is its academic program combining rigorous instruction in English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies with distinctive Modern Hebrew language instruction and Global Citizenship Education. Instruction is delivered through personalized learning approaches enhanced by small class sizes, using research-based curricula including Eureka Math, Wilson Fundations, Core Knowledge, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Science Dimensions. The school is expanding from its founding grades K-2 to full K-8 capacity by Fall 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Academic Program A rigorous K-8 curriculum covering English Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, Modern Hebrew language, music, art, and physical fitness, delivered through personalized and whole-class approaches for students residing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Modern Hebrew Language Instruction Proficiency-based Modern Hebrew language instruction taught by native speakers for one hour four days per week, developing speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing skills through immersive instruction conducted entirely in Hebrew.
• Global Citizenship Education Educational program developing student skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, with emphasis on empathy and emotional intelligence, using the Asia Society's Global Competence Framework.
• Personalized Learning Approach Tailored academic and social-emotional growth opportunities for each student, enhanced by small student-to-teacher ratios and customized instructional programs based on NWEA MAP assessment performance.
• Student Transportation Services Transportation provided for all students beginning in 1st grade, with the school located on Route R and Route 32 bus lines at 3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia.
• Specialized Services for Students with IEPs and 504 Plans Specialized support services and individualized education plans for students with IEPs, 504 plans, or English Language Learner needs, coordinated by the Director of Specialized Services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students able to understand Hebrew and speak in simple sentences in a short time, advancing to more complex communication as skills grow

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hebrew PubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHebrew Public serves as the Charter Management Organization (CMO) for Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School and is responsible for all aspects of the school's work. It is a growing national network of dual-language charter schools.
• Apply Philly Charter (APC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApply Philly Charter manages the lottery and waitlist for Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School. The platform uses a 'ranked choice' or 'Single Best Offer' (SBO) process for enrollment.
• Eureka Math (Great Minds)minorOthersMathematics curriculum used for whole-class instruction for 60 minutes daily. Research-based best practice program.
• Wilson FundationsminorOthersPhonics and word study program used in grades K-2 as part of the ELA instructional program.
• Core KnowledgeminorOthersListening and Learning strand of sequenced units/learning modules used in K-2, built around read-alouds designed to build background knowledge and vocabulary.
• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Science Dimensions)minorOthersScience curriculum used for integrated science instruction, providing foundation for engineering, life sciences, physics, and Earth and space science.
• Fountas and Pinnell's Leveled Literacy InterventionminorOthersGuided reading intervention program used during reading rotations for students needing additional support.
• Asia SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Competence Framework used by the school to help students develop global citizenship values through community and school-based service learning projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Rocketship Public Schools: National charter management organization operating K-5 campuses with personalized learning emphasis. Comparable in charter CME structure and growth trajectory, though not language-focused.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter school network known for rigorous K-12 academic programs. Comparable in mission-driven, college-prep charter model and use of standardized curricula, though not focused on language immersion.
• Sela Public Charter School: Hebrew Public sister school in New York City, also a dual-language Hebrew immersion charter school. Closest direct comparator given shared CMO, curriculum model, and Hebrew-immersion thesis.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large, high-performing urban charter school network operating single-site and multi-site campuses. Comparable in rigor-driven charter model and target demographic, though differentiated by scale and geography.

Regional players

• Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School: Philadelphia charter school competing in the same city for lottery-enrolled families. Comparable in grade span and single-site scale, but gender-specific and college-prep focused.
• Mastery Charter Schools: Large Philadelphia charter school network sharing the same city, authorizer, and enrollment lottery. Comparable in grade span and public charter operating model, but differentiated by traditional (non-language immersion) curriculum.
• Global Leadership Academy Charter School: Philadelphia charter school with a similar mission emphasis on global citizenship, social-emotional learning, and character development. Operates in the same APPLY Philly Charter lottery catchment.
• Universal Companies (Charter Schools): Philadelphia-based charter school operator running multiple K-12 campuses. Comparable in operating model, geography, and per-pupil funding structure, but with a broader enrollment footprint.
• KIPP Philadelphia Charter Schools: Philadelphia-based charter school network sharing the same authorizer and lottery system (Apply Philly Charter). Comparable K-8 operator with similar per-pupil funding mechanics, but without dual-language specialization.

Emerging players

• International Charter School of New York: Charter school in New York with a strong intercultural and international studies focus. Comparable in mission around global citizenship and cross-cultural competence, though not Hebrew-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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