ARTS ACADEMY CS

Arts Academy CS is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Arts Academy CS school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 363 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th 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 31 teachers, Arts Academy CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

The Arts Academy Charter School (AACS), located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to integrating rigorous academic instruction with intensive pre-professional training in the arts. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school operates on the philosophy that artistic expression is a vital component of holistic development. By fostering a creative environment, AACS aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and technical proficiency, preparing its students for success in secondary education and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with a robust selection of arts disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Through a blend of traditional classroom learning and performance-based experiences, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and discipline. By providing this unique dual-focus education, the Arts Academy Charter School serves as a foundational bridge for young artists looking to refine their talents while maintaining high standards of academic achievement.

For more information, contact Arts Academy CS at (610) 351-0234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1610 East Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
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ARTS ACADEMY CS is a public Title I Charter school in Allentown, PA with about 363 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Salisbury Township SD
District:
Arts Academy CS
Total Students:
363
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 363 students

White
48.5%
Hispanic/Latino
22.9%
Black or African American
14.0%
Two or more races
12.4%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
79.3%
Male
20.7%

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.