The Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, or just Collegiate Academy or Academy High School, is located in midtown Erie, Pennsylvania. The school is housed in the former Academy High School building, which reopened in September 1997 as Collegiate Academy.
Serving 748 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy's student population of 748 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
748 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
20%
14%
White
58%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is ranked #43 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
748 students attend Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy offer ?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy part of?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is part of Erie City School District.
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