Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
17%
14%
White
62%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School's ranking?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is ranked #158 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School?
186 students attend Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School offer ?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School part of?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is part of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School located?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is located in the Downtown Harrisburg neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown Harrisburg.
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