Serving 760 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Northwood Academy Charter School 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 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Northwood Academy Charter School 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 Northwood Academy Charter School is 0.50, 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.
What is Northwood Academy Charter School's ranking?
Northwood Academy Charter School is ranked #2256 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northwood Academy Charter School often compared to?
Northwood Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Foundations Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Northwood Academy Charter School?
760 students attend Northwood Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Northwood Academy Charter School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Academy Charter School?
Northwood Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwood Academy Charter School offer ?
Northwood Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Northwood Academy Charter School part of?
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