Serving 732 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy's student population of 732 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)97%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
18%
14%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
6%
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 schools are Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
732 students attend Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy offer ?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy part of?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is part of Erie City SD School District.
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