Serving 136 students in grades 7-12, New Day 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Day Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Day Charter School's student population of 136 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Day 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 New Day Charter School is 0.19, 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
#2411 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Day Charter School's ranking?
New Day Charter School is ranked #2411 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 New Day Charter School?
The graduation rate of New Day Charter School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Day Charter School?
136 students attend New Day Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of New Day Charter School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Day Charter School?
New Day Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Day Charter School offer ?
New Day Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is New Day Charter School part of?
New Day Charter School is part of New Day CS School District.
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