Serving 83 students in grades 8-12, The New 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The New Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The New Charter School's student population of 83 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The New 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 The New Charter School is 0.25, 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
#2127 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
86%
14%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
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 is The New Charter School's ranking?
The New Charter School is ranked #2127 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are The New Charter School often compared to?
The New Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 21st Century Cyber Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The New Charter School?
The graduation rate of The New Charter School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend The New Charter School?
83 students attend The New Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of The New Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The New Charter School?
The New Charter School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does The New Charter School offer ?
The New Charter School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is The New Charter School part of?
The New Charter School is part of The New Academy CS School District.
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