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APS was formed on July 1, 2011 with the mission of providing a positive blueprint to communities where educational choices were absent.

With a customized learning experience and well-balanced literacy-based education, APS schools create life-long learners and future leaders. American Paradigm Schools (APS) is dedicated to equity and excellence in education and expanding opportunities for all students.

10/19/2026

🎓 Tacony Academy Charter School welcomed scholars and families for the annual H.E.R. (Higher Education Resources) College Fair!

Organized by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Alpha Omicron Zeta Chapter, the free event gave attendees the opportunity to explore college and career pathways, connect with representatives from higher education and trade programs, and learn about resources to help plan for their futures.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible!

10/16/2026

🫖💚 Tacony Academy Charter School celebrated its senior scholars with a tea party-themed Senior Brunch!

Seniors dressed up for the occasion and enjoyed a special morning together, making memories as they celebrated their final year.

10/14/2026

Tacony Academy Charter School is one of the schools receiving the most applications for enrollment through Apply Philly Charter this year? 📈

From our elementary campus on Rhawn Street to our high school on Keystone, families across Philadelphia are choosing Tacony for more than just academics. At the heart of our schools is a caring community where scholars feel supported, families feel welcome and every child has the opportunity to learn and grow.

We're proud to see so many Philadelphia families choosing Tacony and grateful to the scholars, staff and families who make our school community so special!

Ready to join us? Visit ap-schools.org to learn more about enrolling your scholar.

10/13/2026

Congratulations to our seniors! First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School marked a special milestone with its annual Senior Pinning ceremony, honoring this year's graduating class as they begin their final year.

Here's to a memorable senior year ahead! 🎓

10/12/2026

Today, American Paradigm Schools honors Indigenous Peoples' Day and recognizes the lasting impact of Indigenous peoples and communities.

We encourage our APS community to take this day as an opportunity to learn and reflect.

Please note: All schools will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

10/09/2026

🎓🛠 The future is full of possibilities!

Our First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School juniors and seniors explored what's next after high school at the school's College & Career Fair!

From colleges and universities to trade programs, scholars connected directly with representatives, asked questions and learned more about the different paths available to them.

The fair was an opportunity for scholars to discover new interests and take another step toward planning their futures.

10/08/2026

All American Paradigm Schools: First Philadelphia, Lindley Academy, and Tacony Academy are open tomorrow, October 9, 2026, for our regular Friday schedule.

10/08/2026

We did not wait.

Leaders from PCE schools have been at the table from the start. We put our ideas in writing, we spoke up at the Board of Education and we went to court to protect the schools families chose.

Our goal has never been to avoid accountability. We want it to be fair and to go both ways.

Read our position papers at philadelphiacharters.org.

10/08/2026

Two years into RiSE, charter schools and families still have not seen the new framework.

The School District of Philadelphia launched the process in late 2024. Details were expected in June 2026, then moved to September. Last month the Charter Schools Office said it cannot provide updates, citing ongoing legal matters. The new framework is not expected to be used until the 2027-28 school year, and schools are still being evaluated under the current one.

As our CEO, Dr. Cassandra St. Vil, told Chalkbeat: "Transparency matters, and it is not showing up in this process."

10/08/2026

Today, Tacony Academy Charter School remembers beloved teacher and friend Alaine Porter, whose warmth, dedication, and love of reading continue to inspire our school community.

Miss Porter's legacy lives on through Porter's Corner, the mini library created in her memory, and through the scholars and colleagues she touched every day. 📚💚

Address

8101 Castor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19152

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.ap-schools.org/

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