Serving 521 students in grades 6-12, Innovative Arts 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovative Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Innovative Arts Charter School's student population of 521 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Innovative Arts Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovative Arts Charter School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2516 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
70%
14%
Black
18%
14%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovative Arts Charter School's ranking?
Innovative Arts Charter School is ranked #2516 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Innovative Arts Charter School often compared to?
Innovative Arts Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitehall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovative Arts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Innovative Arts Charter School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Innovative Arts Charter School?
521 students attend Innovative Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Innovative Arts Charter School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovative Arts Charter School?
Innovative Arts Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovative Arts Charter School offer ?
Innovative Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Innovative Arts Charter School part of?
Innovative Arts Charter School is part of Innovative Arts Academy CS School District.
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