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The Workshop School
The Workshop School, nominated by A Revolution in Education, is a high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Governance Public District School
Grades High
Students 220
Locale Urban
co-founder Simon Hauger
Demographics
Percentage of students*
4%
English Learners
100%
Free/Reduced Lunch
35%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 89%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 3%
White —
2+ Races —
Why The Workshop School was nominated
The mission of The Workshop School is to unleash the creative and intellectual potential of young people to solve the world�s toughest problems. It is a project-based school that puts real-world problems at the center of the curriculum. There are no academic admission requirements. Students at The Workshop School are eager to explore interests and passions, willing to collaborate, and able to persist through challenges and setbacks., The school's mission is to unleash the creative and intellectual potential of young people to solve the world's toughest problems. It accomplishes this by putting real-world problems at the center of the curriculum and evaluating students' work based on the progress they make in defining, exploring, and ultimately developing solutions to those problems. The school emphasizes project-based learning, internships, strong community partnerships, and dual enrollment programs. It also focuses on community first, supporting students in and outside of school, and going deep on restorative practices.
Student experience design
The Workshop School is designed around the assets (talents, gifts, interests) students bring, help students discover and develop these assets, and engage students in meaningful work so they can learn the skills that are necessary to flourish as adults.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Culturally Responsive Practices |
5+ years
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Project-based Learning |
5+ years
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Restorative Practices |
5+ years
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Trauma-informed Practices |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Co-leadership
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Early College High School
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Industry-recognized Credentials
Mental Health Services
No Tracked Classes
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
SEL Integration School-wide
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
Tutoring
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.