High Schools in The New Academy Charter School

Summary:

The New Academy Charter School is the sole high school serving grades 8-12 in the The New Academy Charter School district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With a total enrollment of 67 students, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, placing 677th out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools in the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending a relatively high $29,368 per student, the The New Academy Charter School has struggled to achieve strong academic outcomes. The school's performance on the Keystone Exams was significantly below the state average, with only 0% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and Biology, and only 8.3% proficient or better in Literature. The school's four-year graduation rate of 87.9% is slightly below the state average, and it has a low 1.4% dropout rate.

The high percentage of students (94.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at The New Academy Charter School suggests the school serves a population facing significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic challenges observed. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 6.7 to 1 could be a potential strength, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data indicates that The New Academy Charter School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and significant improvements in the school's educational approach and resource allocation may be necessary.

District Detail

2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

(412) 885-5200

SchoolDigger Rank:
605^th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: 8-12
Students: 80

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The New Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	8-12	2500 Jonquil Way	Pittsburgh	15203	Allegheny County	The New Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 885-5200	80	11	7.2	78.8%	18 (22.5%)	54 (67.5%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	1.4	677^th of 681 public high schools	0.6%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	8.3	$28,153	$6,676	$21,477

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pittsburgh School District	0.53 mi	56	450^th
Propel CS-Hazelwood	2.01 mi	1	604^th
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School	2.34 mi	1	585^th
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School	2.34 mi	1	603^rd
Passport Academy Charter School	2.36 mi	1	606^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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