Serving 477 students in grades 6-12, Innovative Arts Academy Charter 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 is 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Innovative Arts Academy Charter School's student population of 477 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Innovative Arts Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovative Arts Academy Charter School is 0.33, 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
#2708 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
81%
16%
Black
11%
14%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovative Arts Academy Charter School's ranking?
Innovative Arts Academy Charter School is ranked #2708 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Innovative Arts Academy Charter School often compared to?
Innovative Arts Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitehall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovative Arts Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Innovative Arts Academy Charter School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Innovative Arts Academy Charter School?
477 students attend Innovative Arts Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Innovative Arts Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Innovative Arts Academy Charter School?
Innovative Arts Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Innovative Arts Academy Charter School offer ?
Innovative Arts Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovative Arts Academy Charter School part of?
Innovative Arts Academy Charter School is part of Innovative Arts Academy Charter School District.
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