Baden Academy CS

www.badenacademy.org

Charter School 593 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Baden Academy Charter School, located in Baden, Pennsylvania, is a public charter school that emphasizes a robust, arts-integrated curriculum. Serving students in grades K-8, the academy distinguishes itself by weaving music, visual arts, and movement into traditional academic subjects. This approach is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning, providing students with a holistic education that goes beyond standardized testing.

The school operates with a commitment to a personalized learning environment, aiming to meet the unique needs of every student through smaller class sizes and a supportive community culture. By leveraging its arts-based framework, Baden Academy encourages students to develop strong communication and problem-solving skills, preparing them for future academic success. The school functions as a tuition-free public institution, making its specialized educational model accessible to families within the region who are seeking an alternative to the traditional district school experience.

593

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baden Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	22
Black	157
Two or More	82
American Indian	1

White
331 (55.8%)
Black
157 (26.5%)
Two or More
82 (13.8%)
Hispanic
22 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baden Academy CS
Phone:	(855)590-2227
Website:	http://www.badenacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 70