Arise Academy Charter High School (Closed 2016)

Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, Arise Academy Charter High 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(14-15)
≤20%
43%
(14-15)
≤20%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
11%
10%
Black
(15-16)
82%
15%
White
(15-16)
7%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
(14-15)
≤10%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School District Name
Arise Academy Charter High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arise Academy Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Arise Academy Charter High School is 10%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Arise Academy Charter High School?
106 students attend Arise Academy Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Arise Academy Charter High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arise Academy Charter High School?
Arise Academy Charter High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arise Academy Charter High School offer ?
Arise Academy Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arise Academy Charter High School part of?
Arise Academy Charter High School is part of Arise Academy Charter High School District.

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