Enrollment
750
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420930000273
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Erie, Pennsylvania, enrolling 750 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 750 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #184.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 750 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Erie's high schools, it stands alongside Erie Hs (2,501 students): Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 16.2:1).
Erie City Sd also operates Erie Hs (2,501 students) and Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students) alongside Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy compares
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Erie City Sd, which includes Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy.
$16,002
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 54.7%
Federal 19.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,501
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy a good school?
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy earns 50/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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