Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

www.eriesd.org/npca

750 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

750

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	73
Black	164
Asian	54
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

White
406 (54.1%)
Black
164 (21.9%)
Hispanic
73 (9.7%)
Asian
54 (7.2%)
Two or More
51 (6.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Erie City SD
Phone:	(814)874-6300
Website:	http://www.eriesd.org/npca
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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

Grade 9 196

Grade 10 205

Grade 11 197

Grade 12 152