Serving 192 students in grades 9-12, Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
17%
14%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School?
192 students attend Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School offer ?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School part of?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is part of Capital Area School For The Arts CS School District.
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