Science Leadership Academy

Learn • Create • Lead

About SLA

The Science Leadership Academy is a partnership high school between the School District of Philadelphia and The Franklin Institute. SLA is an inquiry-driven, project-based high school focused on 21st century learning that opened its doors on September 7, 2006.

SLA provides a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on science, technology, mathematics and entrepreneurship. Students at SLA learn in a project-based environment where the core values of inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation and reflection are emphasized in all classes.

For more info, check out our Mission Statement, Curriculum, and Admissions pages.

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Science Leadership Academy
55 N. 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-979-5620
Fax: 215-567-2809

For faculty and staff emails, visit the our biography page.

Science Leadership Academy

Learn • Create • Lead

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