Serving 56 students in grades 8-12, The New 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
The New 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 The New Academy Charter School is 0.51, 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The New Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of The New Academy Charter School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend The New Academy Charter School?
56 students attend The New Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of The New Academy Charter School students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The New Academy Charter School?
The New Academy Charter School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does The New Academy Charter School offer ?
The New Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is The New Academy Charter School part of?
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