Serving 274 students in grades 7-12, Eastern University Academy Charter School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
97%
14%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Eastern University Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern University Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Eastern University Academy Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Eastern University Academy Charter School?
274 students attend Eastern University Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Eastern University Academy Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern University Academy Charter School?
Eastern University Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eastern University Academy Charter School offer ?
Eastern University Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Eastern University Academy Charter School part of?
Eastern University Academy Charter School is part of Eastern University Academy Charter School District.
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