West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School - WPACES

Name

West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School - WPACES

Legal name

West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School

Website

https://wpaces.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WPACES is a K-5 public charter elementary school delivering foundational academic instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, integrated with arts education (visual arts, music, performing arts) and technology-infused learning. The school supplements its core academics with 18+ clubs, after-school and summer enrichment programs, and special education services compliant with IDEA, serving families from Philadelphia and Delaware County with bus transportation.

Product overview

West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School (WPACES) is a K-5 charter elementary school offering a unified educational program centered on its core academic curriculum. The school integrates arts and technology throughout all grade levels as distinctive pillars of its educational approach. The portfolio consists of the K-5 Academic Programs as the primary offering, supplemented by Arts Education (Art, Music, Performing Arts), Technology Integration, Clubs and Afterschool Programs, Summer Programs, and Special Education Services. WPACES positions itself as an arts and technology-infused school with the motto 'All Children Can Learn' and serves students from Philadelphia and Delaware County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-5 Academic Programs
• Arts Education (Art, Music, Performing Arts)
• Special Education Services
• Clubs and Afterschool Programs
• Summer Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% Student Growth in English/Language Arts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-Violence and Social Change and Global Leadership Academy Charter SchoolsminorOthers · 19 December 2024The Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-Violence and Social Change, under the leadership of Ms. Joy Nottage, co-sponsored the annual Holiday Toy Celebration with Global Leadership Academy Charter Schools. WPACES was honored as the recipient of the 2024 Holiday Toy Celebration, bringing toys to students during the holiday season.
• Eagles Eye Mobile / Vision To LearnminorOthers · 1 January 2024Eagles Eye Mobile, powered by Vision To Learn, provides no-cost eye exams and glasses for K-12 students in Philadelphia and Delaware County. Available for students with vision concerns or who have previously failed a vision screening.
• Good SportsminorOthers · 27 October 2023Good Sports of Braintree, MA donated sports equipment, apparel, and footwear to WPACES. The organization is committed to driving equitable access to youth sports and physical activities. WPACES was selected from numerous applicants to receive this generous donation supporting physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Transportation Workers Union Local 290minorOthers · 9 August 2018Transportation Workers Union Local 290 sponsored a back-to-school bookbag giveaway at WPACES. The event took place on the school campus on August 9, 2018, providing free bookbags to students.
• Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The Practical Nursing Program at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology partnered with WPACES as a clinical site for senior nursing students to provide wellness visits and health education to students, including vital signs, height, weight, hearing, and vision screenings. Senior nursing students also host a Student Health Fair to educate students on health and social topics.
• Mu Beta Phi Military FraternityminorOthers · 1 January 2017Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity adopted WPACES and helped welcome students on the first day of school, providing support and mentorship to the school community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• First Philadelphia Charter School: First Philadelphia Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Philadelphia offering comparable tuition-free elementary education to similar urban families in the same market.
• Belmont Charter School: Belmont Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in West Philadelphia offering comparable elementary education to similar urban demographics with arts and enrichment programming in the same service area.
• Global Leadership Academy Charter Schools: Global Leadership Academy Charter Schools operates charter schools in Philadelphia with comparable community-focused programming; WPACES has been a direct community partner on the Holiday Toy Celebration, indicating close operating overlap.
• KIPP Philadelphia Charter Schools: KIPP Philadelphia operates a network of charter schools serving K-12 students across multiple campuses in Philadelphia, directly competing with WPACES for charter K-5 enrollment in the same urban market with comparable tuition-free public charter model.
• Green Woods Charter School: Green Woods Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Philadelphia with a comparable project-based learning approach and environmental education focus, serving similar K-5 families seeking differentiated public charter options.
• Mastery Charter Schools: Mastery Charter Schools is the largest charter operator in Philadelphia with multiple campuses serving K-12 students, directly competing with WPACES for charter school enrollment in the same city using the same per-pupil funding model.
• Philadelphia Academy Charter School: Philadelphia Academy Charter School is a K-12 charter school operating in Philadelphia, providing comparable tuition-free public charter elementary education to similar student demographics in the same market.
• Independence Charter School: Independence Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Philadelphia offering tuition-free charter elementary education with arts and enrichment programming in the same city, directly competing for K-5 families.
• Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School: Sankofa Freedom Academy is a K-12 charter school in Philadelphia providing comparable tuition-free charter education with a community-empowerment focus and arts programming similar to WPACES's mission.
• Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School: Boys' Latin of Philadelphia is a public charter school serving grades K-12 in West Philadelphia, offering comparable K-5 elementary education in the immediate geographic market adjacent to WPACES.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WpacesNews
• Facebookfacebook.com/wpaces
• Instagraminstagram.com/wpaces
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-philadelphia-achievement-charter-elementary-school-wpaces

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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