The New Academy Charter School District

2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

The New Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 80 students in The New Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in The New Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,931 Schools
# Students
80 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The New Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 30-39% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#676 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤20%
36%
≤20%
55%
<50%
57%
50%
87%
(2022-23)
82.1%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
68%
14%
% White
22%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $47,213 is higher than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,025 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,213
$23,730
Spending / Student
$43,025
$23,152

Best The New Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The New Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The New Academy Charter School District?
The New Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 80 students.
What is the rank of The New Academy Charter School District?
The New Academy Charter School District is ranked #389 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The New Academy Charter School District?
68% of The New Academy Charter School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The New Academy Charter School District?
The New Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is The New Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,025 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 08-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 50% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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