West Oak Lane Charter School Careers in Philadelphia, PA

Established by the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation (OARC) Opened September 1998, serving 548 K-4 students Added Grade 5 in September 1999 First charter school renewal granted in 2002 Added Grade 6 in 2003 Added Grade 7 in 2004 Added Grade 8 in 2005, completing the charter school's intended K-8 program In 2006, Dr. Debbera Peoples-Lee was hired as WOLCS CEO, ushering a new era in which proven business management concepts were incorporated into WOLCS administrative functions.