Sankofa 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students (13-14)
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(13-14)12%
9%
Black
(13-14)88%
15%
White
(13-14)n/a
69%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
92%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sankofa Academy CS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Sankofa Academy Charter School?
49 students attend Sankofa Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sankofa Academy Charter School students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sankofa Academy Charter School offer ?
Sankofa Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Sankofa Academy Charter School part of?
Sankofa Academy Charter School is part of Sankofa Academy CS School District.
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