Washington Polytechnic Academy (Closed 2008)
Washington Polytechnic Academy served 231 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
72%
15%
White
27%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
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