Is Northwest PA Collegiate Academy a good school?

Yes. Northwest PA Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 5.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 748 students attended Northwest PA Collegiate Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?

Students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy are 58% White, 20% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Summary:

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is a high-performing public magnet school serving 753 students in grades 9-12 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Despite being part of the low-ranking Erie City School District, this school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance.

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy's students significantly outperform their district and state peers on the Keystone Exams, with 66.2% of 11th-graders proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to just 20.2% in the district and 41.6% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate of 87.5% and dropout rate of 1.6% are also better than the district and state averages. Notably, the school's performance is particularly strong for African American and White students, ranking 5th and 16th, respectively, out of all Pennsylvania high schools in these subgroups.

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy's success is even more impressive when compared to nearby schools. For example, only 4.2% of 11th-graders at Erie High School were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 66.2% at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy. The school's performance also exceeds that of higher-performing districts, such as the General McLane School District and the Fairview School District. This consistent high performance, despite the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of the faculty and the commitment of the students and community.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508-1829

(814) 874-6300

District: Erie City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,516

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 748

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

African American:

20.2%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwest PA Collegiate Academy ranks better than 94.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.15. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy 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: White (57.6%), African American (20.2%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is 13.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is $14,516.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest PA Collegiate Academy 39^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Northwest PA Collegiate Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Erie City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Erie City School District 534^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	96.81	5^th	583	99.1%
2004	97.87	2^nd	590	99.7%
2005	95.52	3^rd	593	99.5%
2006	94.21	2^nd	604	99.7%
2007	94.39	1^st	615	99.8%
2008	94.90	3^rd	621	99.5%
2009	95.50	3^rd	632	99.5%
2010	96.09	2^nd	649	99.7%
2011	94.77	3^rd	660	99.5%
2012	95.10	2^nd	664	99.7%
2013	95.56	4^th	591	99.3%
2014	95.40	4^th	580	99.3%
2015	92.28	5^th	680	99.3%
2016	90.59	5^th	677	99.3%
2017	92.76	4^th	663	99.4%
2018	93.07	4^th	673	99.4%
2019	93.25	5^th	693	99.3%
2021	83.74	59^th	537	89.0%
2022	81.08	99^th	634	84.4%
2023	84.90	81^st	674	88.0%
2024	92.15	39^th	686	94.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.16	19^th	652	97.1%
2024	97.08	15^th	664	97.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.75	68^th	665	89.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.05	14^th	662	97.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.87	30^th	121	75.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.21	7^th	260	97.3%
2024	98.66	5^th	284	98.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.86	43^rd	274	84.3%

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Rank History for White students at Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.16	82^nd	577	85.8%
2024	95.26	16^th	595	97.3%

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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 Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	168	22	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	199
1999	326	43	5	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2000	514	61	8	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2001	689	75	12	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
2002	790	70	14	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	890
2003	790	70	14	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	890
2004	673	68	15	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	776
2005	629	75	12	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	734
2006	804	89	17	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	933
2007	778	82	16	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	902
2008	745	82	15	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	871
2009	717	74	21	26	1	n/a	n/a	3	842
2010	730	61	26	24	0	n/a	n/a	21	862
2011	717	79	25	22	1	0	28	0	872
2012	725	76	17	19	1	1	28	0	867
2013	664	73	18	23	1	2	22	0	803
2014	642	83	18	31	0	1	13	0	788
2015	626	83	28	40	2	2	8	0	789
2016	588	87	28	49	2	2	15	0	771
2017	584	82	36	51	2	1	23	0	779
2018	599	126	40	56	2	1	29	0	853
2019	610	116	43	58	1	0	46	0	874
2020	584	126	45	57	3	0	45	0	860
2021	519	136	37	65	2	0	47	0	806
2022	451	132	42	60	3	0	44	0	732
2023	447	155	46	64	5	0	36	0	753
2024	431	151	48	69	3	0	46	0	748

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 Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	199	0.0	0.0	n/a
1999	385	26.5	14.5	n/a
2000	596	38.0	15.7	0
2001	798	51.5	15.5	0
2002	890	57.3	15.5	0
2003	890	57.3	15.5	0
2004	776	66.8	11.6	24.5
2005	734	63.0	11.7	0
2006	933	62.5	14.9	26.3
2007	902	61.5	14.7	n/a
2008	871	55.0	15.8	n/a
2009	842	52.0	16.2	n/a
2010	862	50.0	17.2	26
2011	872	51.0	17.0	26.9
2012	867	44.0	19.7	15.6
2013	803	46.0	17.4	n/a
2014	788	49.5	15.9	99.6
2015	789	46.0	17.1	99.6
2016	771	46.0	16.7	100
2017	779	45.0	17.3	n/a
2018	853	48.0	17.7	100
2019	874	51.0	17.1	99.7
2020	860	53.0	16.2	n/a
2021	806	48.0	16.7	99.6
2022	732	50.0	14.6	99.6
2023	753	49.0	15.3	99.6
2024	748	54.0	13.8	99.6

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 Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	199	0.0	0.0	n/a
1999	385	26.5	14.5	n/a
2000	596	38.0	15.7	0
2001	798	51.5	15.5	0
2002	890	57.3	15.5	0
2003	890	57.3	15.5	0
2004	776	66.8	11.6	24.5
2005	734	63.0	11.7	0
2006	933	62.5	14.9	26.3
2007	902	61.5	14.7	n/a
2008	871	55.0	15.8	n/a
2009	842	52.0	16.2	n/a
2010	862	50.0	17.2	26
2011	872	51.0	17.0	26.9
2012	867	44.0	19.7	15.6
2013	803	46.0	17.4	n/a
2014	788	49.5	15.9	99.6
2015	789	46.0	17.1	99.6
2016	771	46.0	16.7	100
2017	779	45.0	17.3	n/a
2018	853	48.0	17.7	100
2019	874	51.0	17.1	99.7
2020	860	53.0	16.2	n/a
2021	806	48.0	16.7	99.6
2022	732	50.0	14.6	99.6
2023	753	49.0	15.3	99.6
2024	748	54.0	13.8	99.6

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 Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$473 (5.2%)	$8,626 (94.8%)	$9,099
2020	$1,325 (13.5%)	$8,500 (86.5%)	$9,825
2021	$2,222 (18.7%)	$9,631 (81.3%)	$11,853
2022	$3,367 (23.2%)	$11,149 (76.8%)	$14,516

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 81^st of 674 High schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Northwest PA Collegiate Academy)	94.6	46.4	48.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Northwest PA Collegiate Academy)	96.1	71.9	24.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Northwest PA Collegiate Academy)	96.5	82.1	14.4%
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	874	753	13.8%
African American	116	155	33.6%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	43	46	7%
Hispanic	58	64	10.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	610	447	26.7%
Two or More Races	46	36	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.7%	99.6%	0.1%

Schools Near Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

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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
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	748	54	13.8	99.6%	431 (57.6%)	151 (20.2%)	69 (9.2%)	48 (6.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.1%)	92.2	39^th of 686 public high schools	94.3%		84.9	81^st of 674 public high schools	88.0%	42	66.2	78.2	88.6											$14,516	$3,367	$11,149
Erie High School	Public	9-12	3325 Cherry St	Erie	16508	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 874-6200	2,417	179	13.5	100.0%	838 (34.7%)	1,048 (43.4%)	332 (13.7%)	96 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	99 (4.1%)	3.1	663^rd of 686 public high schools	3.4%		6.3	622^nd of 674 public high schools	7.7%	41	4.2	9.2	13.1											$10,225	$3,104	$7,121
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	601	37	16.1	81.5%	145 (24.1%)	241 (40.1%)	130 (21.6%)	44 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.7%)	2.1	675^th of 686 public high schools	1.6%		2.9	670^th of 674 public high schools	0.6%	5	1.8	3.8	12.3	7.4	0.0	4.9	3.1	26.9	26.9	22.2	6.8	12.2	11.8	$17,530	$3,772	$13,758
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	547	39	14.0	100.2%	458 (83.7%)	22 (4.0%)	22 (4.0%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.8%)	67.5	227^th of 686 public high schools	66.9%		77	137^th of 674 public high schools	79.7%	90	40.3	64.5	70.5		20.6	33.8	27.0	53.1	53.1		44.8	50.0	47.3	$20,152	$1,228	$18,924
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	2,161	140	15.4	48.2%	1,755 (81.2%)	72 (3.3%)	101 (4.7%)	95 (4.4%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (6.1%)	78.2	129^th of 686 public high schools	81.2%		77.1	136^th of 674 public high schools	79.8%	7	63.9	63.2	69.6											$14,805	$1,008	$13,797
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	3	20	.1		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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	682	44	15.5	43.4%	617 (90.5%)	14 (2.1%)	25 (3.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	80.4	110^th of 686 public high schools	84.0%		72.8	182^nd of 674 public high schools	73.0%	72	60.3	67.4	72.3											$16,961	$440	$16,520
Seneca High School	Public	9-12	10770 Wattsburg Rd	Erie	16442	Erie County	Wattsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 824-3400	388	38	10.1	50.5%	363 (93.6%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	84.3	87^th of 686 public high schools	87.3%					(n/a)	68.6	57.3	86.8											$18,518	$1,961	$16,557
Fairview High School	Public	9-12	7460 McCray Rd	Fairview	16415	Erie County	Fairview School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 474-2600	604	40	15.1	26.8%	511 (84.6%)	6 (1.0%)	29 (4.8%)	29 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	93.4	29^th of 686 public high schools	95.8%		88.2	54^th of 674 public high schools	92.0%	25	89.2	78.7	82.8											$17,122	$77	$17,045
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	679	48	14.1	54.2%	647 (95.3%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.8%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	88.2	55^th of 686 public high schools	92.0%		88.3	53^rd of 674 public high schools	92.1%	2	68.2	69.9	81.7											$16,986	$1,439	$15,546

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