Phoenix Academy
Tel:
(717)735-7860
- Phoenix Academy serves 316 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Phoenix Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Phoenix Academy's student population of 316 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 316 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Phoenix Academy is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2804 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 11% |
| Black | 25% | 15% |
| White | 5% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-64% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lancaster SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Phoenix Academy is La Academia Partnership Charter School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hand Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George Washington Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lancaster George Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 589 students
0.2 miles
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)291-6275 0.2 PK-5 589 - Lancaster Hand Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 526 students
0.2 miles
431 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)291-6161 0.2 6-8 526 - Lancaster King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
0.2 miles
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)291-6178 0.2 PK-5 541 - Lancaster La Academia Partnership Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 214 students
0.5 miles
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)295-7763 0.5 6-12 214 - Lancaster Carter And Macrae Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
0.6 miles
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717)396-6842 0.6 PK-5 462
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