Summary:
The New Academy Charter School is the only public charter high school serving grades 8-12 in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, with a total enrollment of 67 students. Despite the school's small class sizes and relatively high per-student spending, it has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Pennsylvania high schools over the past several years, indicating significant challenges in providing a quality education for its students.
The New Academy Charter School's academic performance is a major concern, with 0% proficiency in Algebra I and Biology, and only 8.3% proficiency in Literature on the Keystone Exams. The school's four-year graduation rate of 87.9% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 1.4% is slightly higher. These metrics suggest that the school is struggling to effectively teach critical academic skills and support student success.
The high percentage of students (94.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at The New Academy Charter School indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic challenges observed. While the school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and high per-student spending suggest a focus on providing additional resources and support, the continued poor academic performance suggests that these efforts may not be fully effective in addressing the needs of the student population.
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