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New Media Technology Charter School (Closed 2023)

8034 Thouron Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
Serving 476 students in grades 5-12, New Media Technology 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
5%
46%
(15-16)
17%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
97%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(15-16)
≤5%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Media Technology Charter School District
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Media Technology Charter School?
The graduation rate of New Media Technology Charter School is 5%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend New Media Technology Charter School?
476 students attend New Media Technology Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of New Media Technology 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 New Media Technology Charter School?
New Media Technology Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Media Technology Charter School offer ?
New Media Technology Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is New Media Technology Charter School part of?
New Media Technology Charter School is part of New Media Technology Charter School District.

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