Beaver Area Academic Charter School (Closed 2016)

Serving 99 students in grades 7-12, Beaver Area Academic Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(14-15)
60-79%
43%
(14-15)
60-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
3%
10%
Black
(15-16)
16%
15%
White
(15-16)
74%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
6%
3%
n/a
(14-15)
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School District Name
Beaver Area Academic CS 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beaver Area Academic Charter School?
The graduation rate of Beaver Area Academic Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Beaver Area Academic Charter School?
99 students attend Beaver Area Academic Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Beaver Area Academic Charter School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaver Area Academic Charter School?
Beaver Area Academic Charter School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beaver Area Academic Charter School offer ?
Beaver Area Academic Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Beaver Area Academic Charter School part of?
Beaver Area Academic Charter School is part of Beaver Area Academic CS School District.

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