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Arts Academy Charter School

1610 East Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 276 students in grades 5-8, Arts 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Arts Academy Charter School's student population of 276 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Arts Academy Charter School 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 Arts Academy Charter School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2142 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6%
38%
55%
55%
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
49%
15%
Black
16%
14%
White
25%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Academy Charter School's ranking?
Arts Academy Charter School is ranked #2142 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Arts Academy Charter School?
276 students attend Arts Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Arts Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arts Academy Charter School?
Arts Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arts Academy Charter School offer ?
Arts Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arts Academy Charter School part of?
Arts Academy Charter School is part of Arts Academy Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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