Your Community School in Southwest Philadelphia
Welcome to Hardy Williams High, a free public charter school serving students in seventh through twelfth grades in Southwest Philadelphia.
Our school was recognized by the School District of Philadelphia for three consecutive years of academic growth! (SY 2018-2019) We are also one of just a few schools in Philadelphia with a STEM Honors program that starts in seventh grade. All of our sophomores participate in an internship program to explore different careers, and our upperclassmen can take AP classes and participate in a dual enrollment program to earn college credits while they are still in high school.
Students have access to various sports and extracurricular activities to help them explore their passions.
At Hardy Williams High, all students learn and thrive. With love and high expectations, we support them in finding their own paths to success.
Hardy Williams High in the News
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Our School
Our academically rigorous program prepares students for success after graduation
We offer:
- Varied Courses
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- Range of courses from introductory to college level
- AP classes give students the opportunity to earn college credits
- STEM Honors program
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- College and Career Prep
- Sophomores complete an 18-week internship
- Seniors go on college visits, take a senior seminar course, get assistance applying for scholarships & loans and support with the college application process
- Students graduate with a plan to enter college, the workforce or a pathway of their choice
- Special Education Programming
- We provide comprehensive special education programming to meet the individualized needs of each child, including:
- Individualized Education Plans
- Academic Interventions
- Low Incidence Programs (Autistic Support, Multiple Disabilities, Life Skills)
- Emotional Support
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Psychological and Social Services
- We provide comprehensive special education programming to meet the individualized needs of each child, including:
Hardy Williams High students can participate in various extracurricular activities and athletic programs, including:
- Band
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Choir
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Debate
- Drama
- Field Hockey
- Film Club
- Football
- Glee Club
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Poetry Slam
- Robotics
- Step Team
- Student Council
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Hardy Williams High is part of the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) within the District XII Public League. Our middle school teams play in a variety of leagues across the city.
Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Hardy Williams Academy, however, preference is given to current students at Harrity Elementary.
Hardy Williams High is still accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit Apply Philly Charter
- Log in or create an account
- Fill out your family profile and add your student
- Click on the Apply for September 2025 button
- Select Mastery Charter School: Hardy Williams High as the school you would like to apply
- Submit your application
Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will reach out to answer your questions and help you apply.
Our Principal
Justin Meltzer
School Leadership Team
Jeannine Custis, Assistant Principal of Operations
Tracey Felder, Assistant Principal of Postsecondary Programs
Meredith Guillot, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Kelly Meyers, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Attiya Toney, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Nicholas Wilson, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Tasia Wright, Lead Case Manager
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Staff Directory
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