Magnet School
Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Erie, PA
- 363 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesA-
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationA+
- SportsNG
- FoodA
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
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- Cost of LivingB+
- Good for FamiliesC+
- HousingC
Median Household Income
$36,882
National
$55,322Median Rent
$698
National
$949Median Home Value
$87,800
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 88%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.34 responses
Poll
- 88%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.34 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
874
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.33 responses
- 97%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.33 responses
- 48%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.33 responses
Teachers
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.53 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.53 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.53 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$16,198/ year
National
$12,239- 91%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.53 responses
- 45%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.53 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.53 responses
Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy Reviews
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Collegiate Academy, in the midst of the city is a culture shock to children from low-income, minority backgrounds who didn't have as much opportunities or facilities as those who were from the West side or the surrounding townships. It's an above average high school overall and does the best it can with the limited resources it has and which the district provides. I enjoyed being a student here, but a lot of its culture has been lost especially after drastic changes in the school district occurred forcing the high school to carry more students through a magnet program that did lower some expectations. Its still a pretty good school, 9/10.
Great Teachers and an amazing learning environment. The classes are graded at an honors level and for some may seem demanding but most students are able to get in the flow very quickly due to the type of environment that the teachers and students create. The culture at this school is very proud and even basing the school motto as "Pride, Honor and Respect". As a college preparatory school, this school and the resources that you can find and are taught follow the schools goal to prepare all of its graduates for college; even demanding that you must get accepted into at least 1 college to receive your transcripts when you graduate.
Collegiate Academy was very academic centered as I came in as a freshmen. However as I progressed through there was slow digression of care among faculty and students. There used to be a dress code, and much higher standards. Furthermore the building is falling apart due to its old nature. The best part of the school is that you get to know everyone and everyone knows you. But this allows for a lot of drama to circulate within the school. The staff is very split in that some are very dedicated and involved but others not so much. I would highly recommend the math and science departments especially.