Serving 306 students in grades 6-12, Phoenix 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Phoenix 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 Phoenix Academy is 0.46, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
306 students attend Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Phoenix Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Phoenix Academy offer ?
Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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