Phoenix Academy

630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 339 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Phoenix Academy's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Phoenix Academy 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 Phoenix Academy is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2512 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
38%
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≤10%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
69%
14%
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Black
22%
14%
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White
5%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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50-54%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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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 Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Phoenix Academy is ranked #2512 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Phoenix Academy often compared to?
Phoenix Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mccaskey Campus, Martin Meylin MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤10% 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 50-54%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
339 students attend Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Phoenix Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Phoenix Academy offer ?
Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Academy part of?
Phoenix Academy is part of Lancaster SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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