Phoenix Academy

Summary:

Phoenix Academy is a public magnet high school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 306 students. The school is part of the Lancaster School District, which is ranked 495 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Phoenix Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Pennsylvania, with 0% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, PSSA English Language Arts, and Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 68.6% and 87.5% over the past few years, which is lower than the state and district averages, and its dropout rate has ranged from 1.6% to 15.0% in recent years, which is higher than the state and district averages. Phoenix Academy serves a high-need population, with 95.42% to 99.01% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the past few years, ranking among the lowest in the state for low socioeconomic status students.

While Phoenix Academy spends significantly more per student ($18,238 to $23,872) compared to the state and district averages, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The nearby McCaskey Campus, which is also part of the Lancaster School District, performs significantly better than Phoenix Academy on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams and a higher graduation rate. Other nearby schools, such as Warwick Senior High School, Hempfield Senior High School, and Manheim Township High School, consistently outperform Phoenix Academy and the Lancaster School District on academic metrics, with much higher proficiency rates and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602-4524

(717) 735-7860

District: Lancaster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
686^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,872

Student/teacher ratio: 33.7

Number of students: 306

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.6%

African American:

18.0%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phoenix Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.85. (See more...)

Compare Details Phoenix Academy ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Phoenix 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: Hispanic (70.6%), African American (18%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phoenix Academy is $23,872.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Phoenix Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Academy 686^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Phoenix Academy in the ranking list.)

Lancaster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster School District 495^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Phoenix Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	0.35	805^th	805	0.0%
2011	0.38	824^th	825	0.1%
2012	0.47	834^th	834	0.0%
2013	0.52	754^th	758	0.5%
2014	0.40	727^th	728	0.1%
2015	4.22	823^rd	835	1.4%
2016	3.12	868^th	870	0.2%
2017	4.71	843^rd	877	3.9%
2018	3.54	856^th	861	0.6%
2019	2.85	891^st	891	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Phoenix Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	0.61	649^th	649	0.0%
2011	0.65	659^th	660	0.2%
2012	0.61	664^th	664	0.0%
2013	0.54	587^th	591	0.7%
2014	0.17	580^th	580	0.0%
2015	0.68	672^nd	680	1.2%
2016	0.50	670^th	677	1.0%
2017	1.41	638^th	663	3.8%
2018	0.47	672^nd	673	0.1%
2019	0.62	690^th	693	0.4%
2021	3.54	519^th	537	3.4%
2023	2.82	671^st	674	0.4%
2024	1.49	686^th	686	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.61	648^th	652	0.6%
2024	1.96	664^th	664	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Phoenix Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.74	663^rd	665	0.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Phoenix Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.37	662^nd	662	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Phoenix Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.47	250^th	252	0.8%
2024	3.61	273^rd	274	0.4%

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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 Dept of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Don’t work for this company or send your kids here. They take advantage of their employees every opportunity they have. They pay well below the industry average and seldom offer raises. Abnormally high annual employee turnover rates. Extremely low employee morale. Leadership is disconnected from staff and students. Executive Director (whatever that is?) is not certified as a Principal or a Teacher. Principal is not certified as a Principal. How does that work?? This is a “company”, not a “school”, and a bad one at that. Make no mistake about it, profits here come before anything else. In the process of exposing multiple, documented instances of unethical and illegal activities. Forging attendance records. Changing failing grades to passing grades. Manipulating graduation numbers/rates to maximize funding. Hostile work environment. Workplace bullying claims to HR go unanswered and swept under the carpet. No supplies ever on hand for teachers and students, copier/printer rarely functions, yet somehow the leadership team and their “chosen few” regularly have questionably expensive lunches, paid for by the “company credit card”. Wings are their favorite. Paid little to no attention to federal, state and SDOL safety mandates throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Some on the leadership team don’t even understand square footage or how to calculate it. Stay away from this toxic wasteland at all costs. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Phoenix Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	52	84	2	186	0	n/a	n/a	324
2009	87	129	4	253	1	n/a	n/a	474
2010	48	68	2	178	0	n/a	n/a	296
2011	30	65	10	182	0	0	1	288
2012	13	58	0	154	0	0	0	225
2013	29	104	14	283	0	0	3	433
2014	30	111	16	296	0	0	5	458
2015	12	70	7	228	0	0	6	323
2016	13	77	10	224	1	0	8	333
2017	18	76	1	212	0	0	9	316
2018	19	82	3	194	0	0	3	301
2019	24	74	4	213	0	0	13	328
2020	17	75	10	232	0	0	16	350
2021	18	55	6	209	0	0	16	304
2022	17	74	2	234	0	0	12	339
2023	13	55	3	216	1	0	18	306

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 Phoenix Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	324	18.0	18.0	38.9
2009	474	22.0	21.5	36.1
2010	296	23.6	12.5	70.3
2011	288	30.6	9.4	80.9
2012	225	13.3	16.9	82.2
2013	433	12.9	33.5	91.2
2014	458	11.0	41.6	91.3
2015	323	13.0	24.8	99.1
2016	333	15.0	22.2	100
2017	316	n/a	n/a	99.7
2018	301	9.0	33.4	99
2019	328	9.0	36.4	100
2020	350	9.0	38.8	95.7
2021	304	9.0	33.7	99
2022	339	0.0	n/a	96.5
2023	306	0.0	n/a	95.4

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 Phoenix Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	324	18.0	18.0	38.9
2009	474	22.0	21.5	36.1
2010	296	23.6	12.5	70.3
2011	288	30.6	9.4	80.9
2012	225	13.3	16.9	82.2
2013	433	12.9	33.5	91.2
2014	458	11.0	41.6	91.3
2015	323	13.0	24.8	99.1
2016	333	15.0	22.2	100
2017	316	n/a	n/a	99.7
2018	301	9.0	33.4	99
2019	328	9.0	36.4	100
2020	350	9.0	38.8	95.7
2021	304	9.0	33.7	99
2022	339	0.0	n/a	96.5
2023	306	0.0	n/a	95.4

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 Phoenix Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$656 (3.6%)	$17,582 (96.4%)	$18,238
2020	$833 (4.5%)	$17,632 (95.5%)	$18,465
2021	$1,768 (7.7%)	$21,076 (92.3%)	$22,843
2022	$2,065 (8.7%)	$21,807 (91.3%)	$23,872

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 690^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 671^st of 674 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Phoenix Academy)	4.2	0	4.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Phoenix Academy)	0	3.3	3.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Phoenix Academy)	4.3	16.7	12.4%
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	328	306	6.7%
African American	74	55	25.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	213	216	1.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	13	45.8%
Two or More Races	13	18	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	95.4%	4.6%

Schools Near Phoenix 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
Phoenix Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	630 Rockland St	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	Yes	No	No	(717) 735-7860	306	0		95.4%	13 (4.2%)	55 (18.0%)	216 (70.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.9%)	1.5	686^th of 686 public high schools	0.0%		2.8	671^st of 674 public high schools	0.4%	15	0.0	0.0	0.0				0.0						0.0	$23,872	$2,065	$21,807
La Academia Partnership Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	30 N Ann Street	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	La Academia Partnership Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 295-7763	200	23	8.6	100.0%	3 (1.5%)	19 (9.5%)	171 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	4.1	648^th of 686 public high schools	5.5%		5.5	636^th of 674 public high schools	5.6%	12	11.5	3.8	12.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.9	5.9	6.3	3.8	0.0	3.4	$680	$604	$76
McCaskey Campus	Public	9-12	445 N Reservoir St	Lancaster	17602	Lancaster County	Lancaster School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 291-6211	2,620	180	14.5	87.9%	389 (14.8%)	458 (17.5%)	1,534 (58.5%)	91 (3.5%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (5.6%)	25.7	529^th of 686 public high schools	22.9%		21	549^th of 674 public high schools	18.5%	20	23.2	30.7	51.7											$20,905	$2,577	$18,328
Penn Manor High School	Public	9-12	East Cottage Avenue	Millersville	17551	Lancaster County	Penn Manor School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 872-9520	1,783	106	16.8	42.8%	1,254 (70.3%)	109 (6.1%)	304 (17.0%)	46 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	65 (3.6%)	78.4	126^th of 686 public high schools	81.6%		77.7	132^nd of 674 public high schools	80.4%	6	65.6	64.0	68.4											$14,974	$1,032	$13,942
Lancaster County CTC - Willow Street Campus	Public	9-12	1730 Hans Herr Drive	Willow Street	17854	Lancaster County	Lancaster County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 464-7050	13	24	.5	53.8%	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)								(n/a)
Conestoga Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	2110 Horseshoe Rd	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Conestoga Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 397-5231	1,282	84	15.3	41.0%	737 (57.5%)	99 (7.7%)	302 (23.6%)	56 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (6.8%)	72.2	185^th of 686 public high schools	73.0%		69.3	212^th of 674 public high schools	68.5%	27	59.2	52.0	72.7											$16,039	$442	$15,597
Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School	Public	9-12	1600 Book Rd	Lampeter	17537	Lancaster County	Lampeter-Strasburg School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 464-3311	940	58	16.2	23.9%	744 (79.1%)	22 (2.3%)	120 (12.8%)	16 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.8%)	85.9	73^rd of 686 public high schools	89.4%		82	98^th of 674 public high schools	85.5%	25	66.2	73.5	75.0											$18,046	$247	$17,799
Manheim Township High School	Public	9-12	School Road	Lancaster	17601	Lancaster County	Manheim Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 560-3097	1,899	119	15.9	28.8%	1,208 (63.6%)	127 (6.7%)	277 (14.6%)	182 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (5.5%)	78.1	130^th of 686 public high schools	81.0%		85.3	77^th of 674 public high schools	88.6%	53	53.5	65.6	74.5											$14,319	$694	$13,625
Hempfield Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Stanley Ave	Landisville	17538	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 898-5510	2,268	139	16.3	33.2%	1,548 (68.3%)	149 (6.6%)	397 (17.5%)	93 (4.1%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (3.3%)	86.8	64^th of 686 public high schools	90.7%		82.4	95^th of 674 public high schools	85.9%	31	71.9	73.3	74.5											$16,952	$336	$16,617
Warwick Senior High School	Public	9-12	301 W Orange St	Lititz	17543	Lancaster County	Warwick School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 626-3706	1,230	104	11.8	28.4%	1,020 (82.9%)	33 (2.7%)	108 (8.8%)	33 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (2.7%)	85.5	78^th of 686 public high schools	88.6%		76.6	139^th of 674 public high schools	79.4%	61	64.4	74.5	75.0											$16,634	$546	$16,087

Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Academy

How many students attend Phoenix Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended Phoenix Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix Academy?

Students at Phoenix Academy are 71% Hispanic, 18% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% White.

What district is Phoenix Academy in?

Lancaster School District

Is Phoenix Academy a good school?

Phoenix Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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