Serving 139 students in grades 7-12, New Day 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Day Charter School's student population of 139 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Day 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 New Day Charter School is 0.17, 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
#2683 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Day Charter School's ranking?
New Day Charter School is ranked #2683 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Day Charter School?
The graduation rate of New Day Charter School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend New Day Charter School?
139 students attend New Day Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of New Day Charter School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Day Charter School?
New Day Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Day Charter School offer ?
New Day Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Day Charter School part of?
New Day Charter School is part of New Day Charter School District.
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