Located on Bacău Street no. 1, in the Sălaj-Humulești neighborhood of Sector 5, Bucharest, Petrache Poenaru Secondary School offers primary and lower secondary education. Founded in 1971, the school operates in an area facing socio-economic challenges, with most students coming from families with medium to low levels of education.

In 2024, the school recorded a general admission average of 5.75, with scores averaging 5.00 in Romanian Language and 4.93 in Mathematics.

The institution is equipped with modern classrooms, science laboratories, a library, and specialized teaching cabinets, providing a supportive learning environment. It also emphasizes extracurricular activities, offering a diverse educational program that complements the national curriculum.

A defining feature of the school is its involvement in international educational projects, demonstrating its commitment to a modern, globally connected education.