The Capital Area School for the Arts is a 9th to 12th grade, public charter school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Create Yourself
Average Class Size
200 students
School Rankings
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
18%
14%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School's ranking?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is ranked #882 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% 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?
193 students attend Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 18:1, which is higher 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School located?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is located in the Downtown Harrisburg neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown Harrisburg.
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