Summary:
La Academia Partnership Charter School is the sole high school in the La Academia Partnership Charter School District, serving grades 6-12 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With a total enrollment of 200 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania high schools over the past 3 years, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite spending $13,370 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1, La Academia Partnership Charter School struggles academically. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% is slightly below the state average, and its test scores are significantly below state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with 0% of students proficient or better in Math and only 11% proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The school's challenges appear to be closely tied to the socioeconomic disadvantages faced by its student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's small class sizes and higher spending suggest a focus on individualized attention, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes, indicating that a more comprehensive approach may be needed to address the root causes of the school's struggles.
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