INNOVATIVE ARTS ACADEMY CS

Innovative Arts Academy CS is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Innovative Arts Academy CS school district, located in Catasauqua, PA with about 403 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Innovative Arts Academy CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Innovative Arts Academy Charter School (IAACS), located in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a rigorous, arts-integrated academic curriculum. Serving students in grades K-12, the academy is designed for those who have a passion for creative expression, blending traditional core subjects like math, science, and history with intensive training in visual and performing arts. The school aims to foster a collaborative environment where artistic discipline reinforces academic achievement, preparing students for both higher education and professional careers in the creative industries.

The school’s educational philosophy emphasizes "holistic development," meaning it values social-emotional growth alongside artistic mastery and academic rigor. By providing specialized facilities and opportunities to work with practicing artists and industry professionals, IAACS creates a unique community that encourages students to think critically and express themselves innovatively. Whether students are focusing on music, dance, theater, or the visual arts, the academy seeks to bridge the gap between creative passion and academic excellence, ensuring that all learners are well-rounded, confident, and prepared for the challenges of the modern world.

For more information, contact Innovative Arts Academy CS at (570) 350-2338 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

330 Howertown Road
Catasauqua, PA 18032
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INNOVATIVE ARTS ACADEMY CS is a public Title I Charter school in Catasauqua, PA with about 403 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Catasauqua Area SD
Total Students:
403
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 403 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending INNOVATIVE ARTS ACADEMY CS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.2%
Black or African American
14.4%
White
10.7%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
54.6%
Male
45.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.