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The New Academy Cs
High School · The New Academy Cs · Pittsburgh, PA
A charter high school in Pittsburgh, PA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Jonquil Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The New Academy Cs score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The New Academy Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), 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
$71,299
Median home value
$251,900
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
60.7%
Homeownership
39.8%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Carrick HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh PioneerEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Passport Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 99 | 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.
The New Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $33,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The New Academy Cs is listed in The New Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The New Academy Cs
The New Academy Cs is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of The New Academy Cs, serving approximately 67 students in grades 8th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,133 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The New Academy Cs
What grades does The New Academy Cs serve?
The New Academy Cs serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend The New Academy Cs?
The New Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The New Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at The New Academy Cs is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The New Academy Cs rank in PA?
The New Academy Cs ranks #2,133 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is The New Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
The New Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 The New Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The New Academy Cs has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The New Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, The New Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The New Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, The New Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The New Academy Cs?
94.0% of students at The New Academy Cs 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.7%
- Phone
- (412) 885-5200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 15203)
- 10,713
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 15203; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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