Deep Roots Charter School
Primary and Secondary EducationPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Deep Roots Charter School is a primary and secondary education institution based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded to serve the Kensington catchment area. The school emphasizes an anti-racist, inclusive environment and pursues a college-preparatory focus, aiming to prepare students for success at selective institutions through a program that blends deliberate practice, community engagement, and extended instructional time. Its approach centers on helping students uncover their individual gifts and apply them toward purposeful, outward-facing values, while engaging families and communities in service-based learning. The organization positions itself as a charter school within the broader urban education landscape, prioritizing world-class instruction and a strong extended-day and extended-year model to support student outcomes. Deep Roots operates with a relatively intimate staff size and serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, continuing to establish its presence as a new charter option within the city. }