Grades: 9 - 12
School Type: Public, Magnet
Student Enrollment: 658
Students Per Teacher:
Best High School in Philadelphia. My daughter LOVES to go school. Looks forward to all of her classes and she is a Honor Roll Student.
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/08
CAPA is the best choice we made for our children to go to high school in the city of Philadelphia. Teenagers need to an outlet to express themselves and our city has taken most of those curriculums out of their schools programs. Not everyone is an athlete, science or computer whiz. I am tired of people
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saying that CAPA doesn't have good academics. My children always have homework and sometimes I can't do what they are learning in class. The teachers are always available for any questions. CAPA's Home and School Association not only helps with fund raising activities but gets involved in all aspects of the school to support and encourage teachers, staff and students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/07
I'm a parent of a Jr vocal major at CAPA. Having had a high school aged child attending an academic magnet program at another high shcool I was a little sceptical of the academics at CAPA. I attended the winter concert and my mind was blown with the heavenly sound virbrating perfectly off the beautiful
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atrium walls and have never looked back! The relationship the staff and principal have with the students is too awesome for words. The close-knit-community-family-feel that graudates return for between college breaks is heart warming! The academic program is...look at the scores for yourself! This school is tops, If I could be a part of the CAPA community, I would go back to school tomorrow! Nothing like it!! Racial, religious harmony like nowhere else! What a wonderful place to spend 4 years to grow and learn. The school itself, atrium, classrooms all state of the art! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/06
What a shame that such a fabulous building and marvelous resources cannot also include fine academics. I was impressed with the drama program and the quality of the vocal music but the overall experience was very poor. Discipline was all but nonexistent.
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Posted by a parent on 10/13/06
As a parent, my opinion of this school is a++,I have two children attending as a freshman and junior, they both major in creative writing. This school gives your student a great head start in experiencing the college atmosphere. Entering the building in itself is a great boost of confidence for all.
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Ap classes are available and other chances to advance your knowledge are encouraged. The teachers are hands on and involved with the students and parents.Parents are always welcomed to contact the teaching staff with any issues. The principal and vice principal are approachable and always visible-they really make the school unique. Clubs and sports are also a big part of student activities- and of course the creative activities are awesome.What a great place to learn.The students strive to be unique and noticed for their accomplishments .What a great student body this school has! thanks capa! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/06
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
PSSA* Test Scores
Grade Level: 11
Test Year: 2007
Philadelphia City School District
* In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
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Art |
| Music |
Band, Choral, Music |
| Computer Science |
Computer Science |
| Fine Arts |
Dance, Drama |
| Special Education |
Gifted Students |
| Vocational Education |
Phys Ed |
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
- general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
- specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
- creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
- leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
- visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
- psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Philadelphia schools — Capa High School is located at 901 S Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19147. 901 S Broad St is in the 19147 ZIP code in Philadelphia, PA The school district for Capa High School is the Philadelphia City School District. Capa High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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