HQ Function

Primary educational campus providing comprehensive academic, athletic, and arts programs for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Notable Features:

Sprawling 47-acre campus featuring a blend of historic architecture and modern facilities, including state-of-the-art academic buildings, extensive athletic fields, an aquatic center, a performing arts center, and dedicated learning spaces for Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.

Work Culture:

A collaborative and mission-driven environment deeply rooted in Quaker values. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student success, fostering an inclusive community, and engaging in continuous professional growth within a supportive and respectful atmosphere.

HQ Significance:

The campus serves as a historic landmark, embodying over 330 years of educational heritage as the oldest Quaker school globally. Its location in Philadelphia provides rich historical context and access to urban cultural and educational resources.

Values Reflected in HQ: Quaker principles such as simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship are evident in the campus design, the emphasis on communal gathering spaces (like the Meeting Room), the responsible use of resources, and the creation of welcoming and light-filled learning environments.

Location:

While William Penn Charter School is a day school primarily serving the Philadelphia metropolitan area, it actively cultivates global perspectives within its student body. This is achieved through a diverse curriculum, international travel and exchange programs, service learning opportunities with a global focus, and fostering an inclusive community. The school's extensive alumni network also has a significant international presence, connecting Penn Charter graduates to communities and professions around the world.

Street Address:

3000 West School House Lane

City:

Philadelphia

State/Province:

PA

Country:

USA