Cougar Academy

1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
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Bottom 50%
Serving 305 students in grades 1-12, Cougar 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cougar Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Cougar Academy's student population of 305 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Cougar 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 Cougar 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2479 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
38%
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10-14%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
46%
14%
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Black
46%
14%
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White
4%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Cougar Academy and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Cougar Academy and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cougar Academy's ranking?
Cougar Academy is ranked #2479 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cougar Academy?
The graduation rate of Cougar Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cougar Academy?
305 students attend Cougar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cougar Academy students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cougar Academy?
Cougar Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cougar Academy offer ?
Cougar Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cougar Academy part of?
Cougar Academy is part of Harrisburg City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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