Passport Academy Charter School

Summary:

Passport Academy Charter School is a public charter high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 134 students in grades 9-12. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, placing in the bottom 1% and receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic struggles are evident across several key metrics. Passport Academy has had fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 44.5% to 87.5%, and high dropout rates between 1.6% and 25.7% in recent years. On the Keystone Exams, the school has 0% proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school serves a predominantly African American student population, many of whom come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may contribute to these academic challenges.

In comparison, nearby schools like Pittsburgh Carrick High School, Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, and Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 generally perform much better on key metrics, suggesting that Passport Academy Charter School is an outlier in the Pittsburgh area. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to Passport Academy's underperformance, such as resource allocation, instructional quality, and student support services, will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

933 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 376-3724

District: Passport Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
684^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,854

Student/teacher ratio: 24.3

Number of students: 134

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.3%

White:

4.5%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Passport Academy Charter School ranks worse than 99.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Passport Academy Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.3%), White (4.5%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Passport Academy Charter School is 24.3. (See more...)

Compare Passport Academy Charter School employs 5.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Passport Academy Charter School is $27,854.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Passport Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Passport Academy Charter School 684^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Passport Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

Passport Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Passport Academy Charter School 609^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Passport Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Passport Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2017	0.63	657^th	663	0.9%
2018	0.65	671^st	673	0.3%
2019	0.70	687^th	693	0.9%
2023	1.32	674^th	674	0.0%
2024	1.57	684^th	686	0.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Passport Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.85	271^st	284	4.6%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Passport Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	1	67	0	0	0	0	68
2016	8	153	0	0	0	3	164
2017	6	141	0	0	0	2	149
2018	5	130	1	0	0	0	136
2019	11	152	1	3	2	0	169
2020	12	150	0	3	1	1	167
2021	4	90	0	1	0	4	99
2022	4	95	0	0	0	2	101
2023	6	125	0	3	0	0	134

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Passport Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	68	10.0	6.8	0
2016	164	11.0	14.9	n/a
2017	149	10.0	14.9	n/a
2018	136	10.0	13.6	4.4
2019	169	9.0	18.7	49.7
2020	167	10.0	16.7	n/a
2021	99	10.0	9.9	n/a
2022	101	6.5	15.5	n/a
2023	134	5.5	24.3	n/a

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 Passport Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	68	10.0	6.8	0
2016	164	11.0	14.9	n/a
2017	149	10.0	14.9	n/a
2018	136	10.0	13.6	4.4
2019	169	9.0	18.7	49.7
2020	167	10.0	16.7	n/a
2021	99	10.0	9.9	n/a
2022	101	6.5	15.5	n/a
2023	134	5.5	24.3	n/a

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 Passport Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,250 (49.3%)	$1,287 (50.7%)	$2,537
2020	$2,614 (11.6%)	$19,830 (88.4%)	$22,444
2021	$7,632 (26.1%)	$21,610 (73.9%)	$29,243
2022	$3,519 (12.6%)	$24,335 (87.4%)	$27,854

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Passport Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 687^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 674^th of 674 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Biology (Passport Academy Charter School)	2.9	0	2.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Passport Academy Charter School)	8.8	18.2	9.4%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	134	20.7%
African American	152	125	17.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	11	6	45.5%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Passport Academy Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science 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
Passport Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	933 Penn Avenue	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Passport Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 376-3724	134	6	24.3		6 (4.5%)	125 (93.3%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.6	684^th of 686 public high schools	0.3%		1.3	674^th of 674 public high schools	0.0%	10	0.0	0.0	0.0											$27,854	$3,519	$24,335
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	914 Penn Avenue	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 392-4601	310	33	9.3	100.0%	6 (1.9%)	293 (94.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	8.5	612^th of 686 public high schools	10.8%		9.7	604^th of 674 public high schools	10.4%	8	8.0	21.4	32.1	2.3	4.3	2.3	3.0	9.5	9.5	9.1	17.0	15.9	14.0	$29,749	$4,405	$25,344
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12	Public	6-12	111 9th St	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-6100	845	49	17.1	99.9%	504 (59.6%)	230 (27.2%)	21 (2.5%)	14 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (8.5%)	79.4	115^th of 686 public high schools	83.2%		77.9	128^th of 674 public high schools	81.0%	13	32.9	72.8	90.3	71.8	56.9	48.2	59.5	77.7	77.7	90.2	84.4	82.2	85.7	$26,123	$3,361	$22,762
City Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	201 Stanwix Street	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	City Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 690-2489	556	48	11.5	59.7%	153 (27.5%)	309 (55.6%)	11 (2.0%)	13 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.1%)	23.4	545^th of 686 public high schools	20.6%		24.5	537^th of 674 public high schools	20.3%	8	24.6	28.2	48.6											$20,712	$1,214	$19,498
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12	Public	6-12	3117 Centre Ave	Pittsburgh	15219	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-5900	286	36	8.0	99.3%	16 (5.6%)	254 (88.8%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	3.4	660^th of 686 public high schools	3.8%		5.5	635^th of 674 public high schools	5.8%	25	5.7	7.8	16.7	5.0	0.0	0.0	1.9	7.1	7.1	10.0	27.8	7.1	15.4	$25,233	$3,246	$21,987
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12	Public	6-12	107 Thackeray St	Pittsburgh	15213	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7620	616	38	16.3	100.0%	296 (48.1%)	234 (38.0%)	20 (3.2%)	21 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.0%)	95.2	15^th of 686 public high schools	97.8%		81.2	105^th of 674 public high schools	84.4%	90	79.0	80.4	90.2	40.4	53.9	47.4	47.4	64.0	64.0	53.0	59.6	63.2	59.3	$26,045	$3,351	$22,695
Pittsburgh Brashear High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	590 Crane Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-7300	996	92	10.8	99.9%	284 (28.5%)	424 (42.6%)	118 (11.8%)	79 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (9.1%)	10.1	601^st of 686 public high schools	12.4%		5.9	631^st of 674 public high schools	6.4%	30	10.2	11.3	42.5											$25,823	$3,322	$22,501
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	56	15	3.7	100.0%	16 (28.6%)	36 (64.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)								(n/a)														$26,529	$4,013	$22,516
Pittsburgh Perry High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3875 Perrysville Ave	Pittsburgh	15214	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-3400	353	36	9.7	99.7%	36 (10.2%)	281 (79.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.8%)	4.8	643^rd of 686 public high schools	6.3%		7.7	616^th of 674 public high schools	8.6%	27	3.8	8.2	31.1											$23,554	$3,030	$20,524
Pittsburgh Carrick High School	Public	9-12	125 Parkfield St	Pittsburgh	15210	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7700	594	61	9.6	100.0%	238 (40.1%)	261 (43.9%)	15 (2.5%)	17 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.6%)	36.2	482^nd of 686 public high schools	29.7%		30.7	506^th of 674 public high schools	24.9%	24	33.7	26.5	61.4											$24,633	$3,169	$21,464

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Passport Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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What is the racial makeup of Passport Academy Charter School?

Students at Passport Academy Charter School are 93% African American, 4% White, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Passport Academy Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 134 students attended Passport Academy Charter School.

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