NORTHWEST PA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is a public high school that is part of the Erie City SD school district, located in Erie, PA with about 853 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, Northwest PA Collegiate Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy (NPCA), located in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a highly regarded public magnet high school within the Erie School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school is designed for students who are looking for a challenging college-preparatory experience. It consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, drawing motivated students from across the region who are interested in advanced coursework, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and honors-level curriculum.

Beyond its academic intensity, NPCA fosters a community focused on preparing students for higher education and professional success. The school emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, and personal responsibility, often creating a collaborative culture among its diverse student body. By offering a smaller, specialized learning environment, the Academy provides students with the support and focus necessary to excel in competitive collegiate settings, making it a premier destination for families seeking an accelerated educational path within the public school system.

For more information, contact Northwest PA Collegiate Academy at (814) 874-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508-1829
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NORTHWEST PA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a public school in Erie, PA with about 853 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Erie City SD
Total Students:
853
Teachers:
48
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 853 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST PA COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.2%
Black or African American
14.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Asian
4.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
57.8%
Male
42.2%

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.