William Penn Acts School serves 870 students in grades 4-12.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
870 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
83%
14%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend William Penn Acts School?
870 students attend William Penn Acts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of William Penn Acts School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does William Penn Acts School offer ?
William Penn Acts School offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is William Penn Acts School part of?
William Penn Acts School is part of Harrisburg City School District.
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