Birney Preparatory Academy Charter School

Academy believes in the opportunity to participate in character education and develop a respect for others through exemplary mentorship.

New renovations to the school grounds, both interior and exterior, have created a better learning environment for students.

July 2011, the staff, parents, community, and Board of Directors of Birney, have been working to reinvent Birney Prep as a first class charter school.

Birney believes in educating individuals, and providing students with a variety of activities geared towards enriching their lives inside and outside classrooms.

Birney serves students from Kindergarten to the eighth grade, including 2 classrooms for Autistic Support.

Welcome to Birney Preparatory Academy Charter School | 900 W. Lindley Ave. Philadelphia, PA.19141

A NEW DAY AT BIRNEY!

New safety measures through increased security and our proven behavioral methods
New team of staff dedicated to advancing students
New and improved curriculum that fosters high quality academic excellence with focus on college preparation
New renovations to the school grounds, both interior and exterior, have created a better learning environment for students.

Birney Prep Videos

Birney Preparatory Academy Documentary
Failure, not an option! A short vid I did with my students. ENJOY!
7th grade students do clip on the importance of fruits and vegetables.
Children full of Sugar
"A Change is Gonna Come"
BPA staff perform for students.
The Audition (EP1)
Malcolm (7th grade) & Joshua (3rd grade) in the 1st Episode of BPA's Audition series.

School News

By Michelle Durham - November 15, 2012 1:01 PM PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A

Dear Parents, Students, and Staff: I want to thank you all for a very

We hope to see all of our returning students and our new students on t

Special Education
Extra-Curricular Activities
DEMOGRAPHICS

We provide a full continuum of services for students eligible for special education, under IDEA. Our teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disablities. They ensure that lessons and teaching strategies are modified to meet the students' needs. Our focus is on our children receiving a well-rounded education, beyond the services for the identified learning disability.
Birney Preparatory Academy believes in educating well-rounded individuals, and providing students with a variety of activities geared towards enriching their lives inside and outside classrooms. From athletics to entrepreneurship, Birney Prep offers students a variety of organizations that appeal to a wide range of interests.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT - 680+
ATTENDANCE RATE 93%
31 HOMEROOMS
MAXIMUM OF 25 STUDENTS TO A CLASS
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES TO SUPPORT ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
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