Beaver Area Academic Charter School (Closed 2016)
- Beaver Area Academic Charter School served 99 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%) for the 2014-2015 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2014-2015 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 32%.
- Beaver Area Academic Charter School District's 80% graduation rate was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 99 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 60-79% | 43% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 60-79% | 62% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Hispanic | 3% | 10% |
| Black | 16% | 15% |
| White | 74% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.26 |
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| Graduation Rate (14-15) | ≥80% | 86% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
District Comparison
| School District Name | Beaver Area Academic Charter School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1 | 3 |
| Number of Students Managed | 99 | 1,464 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 60-79% | 43% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 60-79% | 62% |
| District Graduation Rate (14-15) | ≥80% | 86% |
| District Total Revenue | $687,000 | $19 MM |
| District Spending | $869,000 | $19 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $7,467 | $13,048 |
| District Spending / Student | $9,446 | $12,915 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Beaver Area Academic Charter School is Beaver Area Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Beaver Area Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is College Square Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Beaver Beaver Area Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 292 students
0.1 miles
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724)774-0253 0.1 7-8 292 - Beaver Beaver Area Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 727 students
0.1 miles
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724)774-0251 0.1 9-12 727 - Beaver College Square Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 423 students
0.6 miles
375 College Ave
Beaver, PA 15009
(724)774-1168 0.6 K-2 423 - Baden Baden Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 528 students
1.8 miles
1016 State Street
Baden, PA 15005
(855)590-2227 1.8 K-6 528 - Beaver Dutch Ridge Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 629 students
1.9 miles
2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
(724)774-1017 1.9 3-6 629
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