New Day Charter School

Summary:

New Day Charter School is a small public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, with 176 students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania high schools over the past decade, with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

New Day Charter School significantly underperforms the state averages across all major standardized tests, including 0% proficiency in Math, 5% in ELA, and only 10.3% in Science, compared to state averages of 40.4%, 53%, and 65.8% respectively. The school also struggles with high and variable graduation rates, ranging from 40% to 87.5%, and dropout rates ranging from 1.6% to 13.9% - much worse than the nearby Southern Huntingdon County School District, Tyrone Area School District, and Bellwood-Antis School District, which all have graduation rates around 87.5% and dropout rates around 1.6%.

Additionally, New Day Charter School struggles to serve its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom 1-2% of Pennsylvania high schools for female, white, low-socioeconomic, and disabled student subgroups. This indicates significant achievement gaps and inequities within the school, despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools. With inconsistent per-student spending, the data suggests New Day Charter School may need targeted interventions and additional resources to improve outcomes for all its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 256 South Fifth St
       Huntingdon, PA  16652


(814) 643-7112

District: New Day Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
679th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,146 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Hispanic:
6.3%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Compare Details New Day Charter School ranks worse than 99.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details New Day Charter School ranks worse than 99% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at New Day Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.1%), Hispanic (6.3%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Day Charter School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Day Charter School is $19,146.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Day Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Day Charter School 886th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See New Day Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks New Day Charter School 679th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See New Day Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks New Day Charter School 608th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Day Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.38 710th 736 3.5%
2008 9.64 686th 753 8.9%
2009 3.93 742nd 770 3.6%
2010 13.31 725th 805 9.9%
2011 5.44 786th 825 4.7%
2015 3.13 834th 835 0.1%
2016 3.42 865th 870 0.6%
2017 4.42 856th 877 2.4%
2018 11.56 744th 861 13.6%
2019 11.15 774th 891 13.1%
2021 6.07 769th 797 3.5%
2022 6.02 866th 883 1.9%
2023 6.31 869th 893 2.7%
2024 4.47 886th 891 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.01 756th 874 13.5%
2024 5.74 867th 877 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.99 847th 860 1.5%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.53 643rd 672 4.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.65 866th 870 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.16 680th 681 0.1%
2024 1.01 673rd 673 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for New Day Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 7.24 546th 593 7.9%
2006 5.30 572nd 604 5.3%
2007 2.40 593rd 615 3.6%
2008 8.93 573rd 621 7.7%
2009 1.56 615th 632 2.7%
2010 9.94 607th 649 6.5%
2011 3.09 632nd 660 4.2%
2012 0.70 662nd 664 0.3%
2015 7.09 610th 680 10.3%
2016 19.97 565th 677 16.5%
2017 3.45 614th 663 7.4%
2018 4.55 618th 673 8.2%
2019 5.98 624th 693 10.0%
2021 21.58 460th 537 14.3%
2023 4.95 643rd 674 4.6%
2024 1.87 679th 686 1.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.43 639th 652 2.0%
2024 2.05 661st 664 0.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 1.64 664th 665 0.2%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.67 317th 502 36.9%
2024 12.05 507th 513 1.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at New Day Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.93 576th 577 0.2%
2024 0.22 594th 595 0.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for New Day Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 48 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2005 280 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2006 220 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2007 164 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 168
2008 185 6 0 4 1 n/a n/a 1 197
2009 211 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 2 220
2010 198 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 207
2011 111 1 0 5 1 0 1 0 119
2012 92 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 95
2013 104 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 105
2014 138 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 138
2015 142 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 148
2016 160 5 0 1 0 0 3 0 169
2017 158 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 164
2018 153 9 0 1 0 0 3 0 166
2019 171 8 0 4 1 0 2 0 186
2020 148 2 1 8 0 0 2 0 161
2021 137 2 0 7 1 0 4 0 151
2022 123 3 1 4 2 0 3 0 136
2023 151 1 1 13 3 0 7 0 176
2024 136 4 1 10 3 1 3 0 158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Day Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 51 0.0 n/a 0
2005 289 4.0 72.3 0
2006 227 11.0 20.6 0
2007 168 15.0 11.2 0
2008 197 14.6 13.5 n/a
2009 220 15.5 14.2 n/a
2010 207 16.0 12.9 66.2
2011 119 9.0 13.2 47.9
2012 95 7.9 12.0 51.6
2013 105 8.5 12.3 44.8
2014 138 8.6 15.9 45.7
2015 148 9.0 16.4 42.6
2016 169 11.0 15.3 n/a
2017 164 13.4 12.2 n/a
2018 166 12.8 12.9 n/a
2019 186 11.0 16.7 29.6
2020 161 13.0 12.2 n/a
2021 151 13.8 10.9 38.4
2022 136 13.0 10.4 32.4
2023 176 14.0 12.5 n/a
2024 158 12.0 13.1 57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Day Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 51 0.0 n/a 0
2005 289 4.0 72.3 0
2006 227 11.0 20.6 0
2007 168 15.0 11.2 0
2008 197 14.6 13.5 n/a
2009 220 15.5 14.2 n/a
2010 207 16.0 12.9 66.2
2011 119 9.0 13.2 47.9
2012 95 7.9 12.0 51.6
2013 105 8.5 12.3 44.8
2014 138 8.6 15.9 45.7
2015 148 9.0 16.4 42.6
2016 169 11.0 15.3 n/a
2017 164 13.4 12.2 n/a
2018 166 12.8 12.9 n/a
2019 186 11.0 16.7 29.6
2020 161 13.0 12.2 n/a
2021 151 13.8 10.9 38.4
2022 136 13.0 10.4 32.4
2023 176 14.0 12.5 n/a
2024 158 12.0 13.1 57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Day Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $00 (0.0%) $18,665 (100.0%) $18,665
2022 $2,340 (12.2%) $16,806 (87.8%) $19,146

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Day Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 774th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 869th of 893 Middle schools
 10.4%
Ranks 624th of 693 High schoolsRanks 643rd of 674 High schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (New Day Charter School)00
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Day Charter School)15.47.1
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (New Day Charter School)00
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (New Day Charter School)42.122.2
 19.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Day Charter School)21.116.7
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (New Day Charter School)19.10
 19.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (New Day Charter School)22.78.3
 14.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (New Day Charter School)36.430.4
 6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (New Day Charter School)00
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (New Day Charter School)42.122.2
 19.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Day Charter School)18.712.5
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students186176
 5.4%
African American81
 87.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian01
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander00
White171151
 11.7%
Two or More Races27
 250%


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New Day Charter School ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at New Day Charter School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 158 students attended New Day Charter School.


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