Innovative Arts Academy Charter School

Innovative Arts Academy Charter School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, with a total enrollment of 531 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (75.33%), with smaller percentages of White (8.85%) and African American (12.62%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized tests, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

For example, in 8th grade PSSA Math, Innovative Arts Academy Charter School had a 0% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 26%. Similarly, the school's Keystone Exams proficiency rates ranged from 19.5% in Algebra I to 33.3% in Literature, all well below the state averages. This consistently low academic performance suggests that the school may be struggling to provide a high-quality education and effectively prepare its students for academic success.

Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year was 69.2%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate for the same year was 1.4%. The school's per-student spending for the 2021-2022 school year was $2,265, which is lower than the state average, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1, slightly higher than the state average. These factors may contribute to the challenges the school faces in supporting student retention and success.