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Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Q: Is Northwest PA Collegiate Academy a good school?

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy ranks 98 th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

98^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 86% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is a public magnet high school in Erie, Pennsylvania that serves 748 students in grades 9-12. This school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking as high as 4th out of 693 schools and maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy significantly outperforms the Erie City School District and the state of Pennsylvania on standardized test scores, with 77.1% of 11th graders proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Literature compared to 37.2% for the district and 62.1% for the state. The school also has consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 97.8% in recent years, well above the district and state averages. Dropout rates are very low, between 0.0% and 4.8%.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as Erie High School, which is in the same district, Northwest PA Collegiate Academy stands out as a clear academic leader, with significantly higher test scores and graduation rates. The school's high spending per student, ranging from $9,825 to $20,852 per student in recent years, may contribute to its exceptional academic performance and ability to support the diverse needs of its student population.

750

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$3,737

Per pupil spending ?

99.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508-1829

(814) 874-6300

District: Erie City School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.1%

African American:

21.9%

Hispanic:

9.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 99th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (68% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg31%

Pennsylvania avg52%

98^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Erie City School District

545^th of 606Erie City School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.0	98 of 681	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	92.2	39 of 686	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	84.9	81 of 674	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	81.1	99 of 634	84.4%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	59 of 537	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	93.3	5 of 693	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	93.1	4 of 673	99.4%	★★★★★
2017	92.8	4 of 663	99.4%	★★★★★
2016	90.6	5 of 677	99.3%	★★★★★
2015	92.3	5 of 680	99.3%	★★★★★
2014	95.4	4 of 580	99.3%	★★★★★
2013	95.6	4 of 591	99.3%	★★★★★
2012	95.1	2 of 664	99.7%	★★★★★
2011	94.8	3 of 660	99.5%	★★★★★
2010	96.1	2 of 649	99.7%	★★★★★
2009	95.5	3 of 632	99.5%	★★★★★
2008	94.9	3 of 621	99.5%	★★★★★
2007	94.4	1 of 615	99.8%	★★★★★
2006	94.2	2 of 604	99.7%	★★★★★
2005	95.5	3 of 593	99.5%	★★★★★
2004	97.9	2 of 590	99.7%	★★★★★
2003	96.8	5 of 583	99.1%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	64.1	93 of 276	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	98.7	5 of 284	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	7 of 260	97.3%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	66.5	51 of 125	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.9	30 of 121	75.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	72.7	176 of 657	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	85.8	68 of 665	89.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.4	40 of 287	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	43 of 274	84.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	86.7	65 of 651	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	97.1	15 of 664	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	19 of 652	97.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.9	57 of 660	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	96.0	14 of 662	97.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	91.0	39 of 583	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.3	16 of 595	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	83.2	82 of 577	85.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)93rd percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)91st percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)90th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)86th percentile~ school

Female (2025)73rd percentile-12 vs school

African American (2025)66th percentile-19 vs school

Asian (2025)59th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature77%+15 vs state

Biology67%+18 vs state

Algebra I59%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	2825 State St	Erie	16508	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	Yes	No	No	(814) 874-6300	750	54	14.0	99.6%	406 (54.1%)	164 (21.9%)	73 (9.7%)	54 (7.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.8%)	82	98^th of 681 public high schools	85.6%		92.2	39^th of 686 public high schools	94.3%	59	58.9	67.1	77.1									$3,737	$2,766	$971
Erie High School	Public	9-12	3325 Cherry St	Erie	16508	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 874-6200	2,501	180	13.8	96.6%	886 (35.4%)	1,048 (41.9%)	316 (12.6%)	116 (4.6%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	127 (5.1%)	2.3	666^th of 681 public high schools	2.2%		3.1	663^rd of 686 public high schools	3.4%	3	2.7	7.9	12.4									$3,040	$2,250	$789
Perseus House Charter School of Excellence	Public, Charter	6-12	1511 Peach Street	Erie	16501	Erie County	Perseus House Charter School of Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(814) 480-5914	627	34	18.6	78.1%	158 (25.2%)	246 (39.2%)	136 (21.7%)	48 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.1%)	2.4	664^th of 681 public high schools	2.5%		2.1	675^th of 686 public high schools	1.6%	11	3.5	8.8	8.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	24.4	20.0	1.5	13.0	$20,948	$5,659	$15,289
Iroquois Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	4301 Main Street	Erie	16511	Erie County	Iroquois School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 899-7643	560	40	14.1	97.9%	452 (80.7%)	35 (6.3%)	27 (4.8%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)	79.3	122^nd of 681 public high schools	82.1%		67.5	227^th of 686 public high schools	66.9%	105	57.6	65.1	74.4		33.0	27.5	30.1		49.4	45.1	47.1	$24,652	$940	$23,712
McDowell High School	Public	9-12	3580 West 38th St	Erie	16506	Erie County	Millcreek Township School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 835-5403	2,133	148	14.3	48.9%	1,675 (78.5%)	71 (3.3%)	116 (5.4%)	126 (5.9%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	138 (6.5%)	77.8	140^th of 681 public high schools	79.4%		78.2	129^th of 686 public high schools	81.2%	11	59.0	61.0	73.9									$15,703	$390	$15,313
Erie County Technical School	Public	9-12	8500 Oliver Road	Erie	16509	Erie County	Erie County Technical School	No	No	No	No	(814) 464-8600	2	26	.0		1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Harbor Creek Senior High School	Public	9-12	6375 Buffalo Rd	Harborcreek	16421	Erie County	Harbor Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 897-2100	692	45	15.4	42.8%	619 (89.5%)	13 (1.9%)	23 (3.3%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	76.7	150^th of 681 public high schools	78.0%		80.4	110^th of 686 public high schools	84.0%	40	62.5	73.6	62.1									$16,682	$325	$16,358
Seneca High School	Public	9-12	10770 Wattsburg Rd	Erie	16509	Erie County	Wattsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 824-4154	383	32	12.0	51.2%	355 (92.7%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	86.3	69^th of 681 public high schools	89.9%		84.3	87^th of 686 public high schools	87.3%	18	70.3	67.8	77.1									$17,410	$1,026	$16,384
Fairview High School	Public	9-12	7460 McCray Rd	Fairview	16415	Erie County	Fairview School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 474-2600	593	41	14.4	27.3%	488 (82.3%)	9 (1.5%)	26 (4.4%)	37 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.6%)	91.4	41^st of 681 public high schools	94.0%		93.4	29^th of 686 public high schools	95.8%	12	85.1	76.6	77.9									$19,044	$331	$18,713
Fort LeBoeuf Senior High School	Public	9-12	931 N High St	Waterford	16441	Erie County	Fort LeBoeuf School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 796-2616	652	49	13.2	56.4%	627 (96.2%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	85.1	78^th of 681 public high schools	88.5%		88.2	55^th of 686 public high schools	92.0%	23	62.1	68.0	80.4									$17,422	$395	$17,027

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Is Northwest PA Collegiate Academy a good school?

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy ranks 98^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 750 students attended Northwest PA Collegiate Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?

Students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy are 54% White, 22% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Northwest PA Collegiate Academy in?

Erie City School District

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