Excellent
#140 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 5% in state
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
High School · Erie City Sd · Erie, PA
An Erie City Sd high school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2825 State St, Erie, PA 16508
- Math 66% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 89% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 77% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,361
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie HSEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,417 | Compare → |
| Perseus House Cs of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Mercyhurst Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Cathedral Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Erie City Sd
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is listed in Erie City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is a public high school in Erie, PA, part of Erie City Sd, serving approximately 748 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
What grades does Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy serve?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy rank in PA?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks #140 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy a charter school?
No, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy a Title I school?
No, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
99.6% of students at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 748
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (814) 874-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16508)
- 15,156
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16508; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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