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String Theory Schools

GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVE LEADERS

As a nonprofit education design and management organization, we are committed to bringing the arts to the children of Philadelphia.

Our first school opened in the Fall of 2000 with the goal of offering students an arts immersive curriculum that would allow them to thrive academically and artistically. After a successful twelve years of growth, String Theory Schools was created to bring the mission of our original charter to more students and their families in Philadelphia. Today, String Theory Schools operates two charter schools that offer students a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes equally academic and artistic excellence. We are passionate about honoring each student as an individual and educating all students so that they reach their highest potentials.

Our mission

To Inspire. To Be Inspired.

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Softball Team and Seniors Annamae Uhl and Alaina Petrone in the South Philly Review

Great article featuring our winning softball team and highlighting the importance of team "chemistry" in sports. In the piece, journalist Mark Zimmaro writes, "It’s basic science, and it’s also a basic winning formula in softball...the senior battery of pitcher Annamae Uhl and catcher Alaina Petrone always focuses on the positive energy each game. No matter the circumstances, Uhl knows she has a good friend just 43 feet away." Read the article in the South Philly Review here.

Photo by Mark Zimmaro

High School Student Exchange Program Update

This fall, our Philadelphia Performing Arts high schoolers embarked on an unforgettable journey to Germany as exchange students — and this spring, we had the joy of welcoming their German counterparts right back to us.

Over the course of this incredible program, our students lived with host families, traveled throughout Europe, and experienced new cultures firsthand. Their new friends then made the trip to the United States, staying with our students' families and exploring Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

We recently gathered to celebrate this exchange with a special ceremony and office citations from the City of Philadelphia — honoring not just the memories made, but the deeper impact of connecting young people across borders. When students step outside of what's familiar, they come home with something that cannot be taught in a classroom alone: a genuine understanding of the world and the people in it.

We are so proud of every student who was part of this experience. Catch a glimpse of what made it so special — watch the 6abc news segment

Classical Ballet and Orchestra Collaborative Performance

A large group of dancers, both male and female, dressed in formal attire and ballet costumes, are gathered on a dimly lit stage with spotlights shining down on them.

Under the direction of Natalia Charova and Jeremy Rosa, the Classical Ballet and Orchestra Majors came together for a stunning collaborative performance that showcased the very best of what our training has to offer. Across four performances, student dancers and musicians united their disciplines on stage, bringing different ballet styles to life through the power of live orchestral music.

This experience was made possible by the dedication of our faculty, who created space in their classrooms for students across the school to attend, and by the families and community members who came out to celebrate our artists. In total, more than 600 students, faculty, and parents were in attendance — a testament to the exceptional talent and collaborative spirit that defines our school.

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