Serving 290 students in grades 6-12, Phoenix Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix Academy's student population of 290 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2573 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
69%
15%
Black
17%
14%
White
4%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Phoenix Academy is ranked #2573 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Phoenix Academy often compared to?
Phoenix Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mccaskey Campus, Martin Meylin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
290 students attend Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Phoenix Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy offer ?
Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Academy part of?
Phoenix Academy is part of Lancaster School District.
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