- Enrollment
- 2,501
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Erie, PA
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420930000273
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Erie City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420930000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 420930000273 · Erie, PA High · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 15.3:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie Hs (2,501 students)
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie Hs
Erie Hs
2,501 students
- Woodrow Wilson 769
Woodrow Wilson Ms
769 students
- This school 750
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
750 students
- Strong Vincent 711
Strong Vincent Ms
711 students
- Pfeiffer-Burle 690
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
690 students
- East Ms 672
East Ms
672 students
What this shows Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy compares
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 750 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
African American 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Erie City Sd reports $18,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strong Vincent Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Erie
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Erie Hs
Standard public school
2,501 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mcdowell Hs
Standard public school
2,133 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Seneca Hs
Standard public school
383 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Erie County Technical School
Vocational / career-technical school
2 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy has 750 students enrolled. It is a high school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
99.6% of students at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Erie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy rank among high schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Erie City Sd?
Besides Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, Erie City Sd also operates Erie Hs (2,501 students), Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students), and Strong Vincent Ms (711 students). See the Erie City Sd district page for the complete list.