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Cougar Academy

1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
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Bottom 50%
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cougar Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cougar Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cougar Academy's student population of 389 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 146% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cougar Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cougar Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2686 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cougar Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cougar Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cougar Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cougar Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cougar Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cougar Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cougar Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cougar Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cougar Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cougar Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Cougar Academy and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cougar Academy and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cougar Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cougar Academy's ranking?
Cougar Academy is ranked #2686 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cougar Academy often compared to?
Cougar Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Infinity Charter School, Melrose School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cougar Academy?
The graduation rate of Cougar Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cougar Academy?
389 students attend Cougar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cougar Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cougar Academy?
Cougar Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cougar Academy offer ?
Cougar Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cougar Academy part of?
Cougar Academy is part of Harrisburg City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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