La Academia Partnership CS

Charter School 196 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

La Academia Partnership Charter School, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a mission to address the unique needs of a diverse student population, the school places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and culturally responsive instruction. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, La Academia strives to provide an inclusive educational environment that encourages academic achievement while fostering the social and emotional growth of its students.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, La Academia is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and real-world preparation. The school integrates career readiness and project-based learning into its programming, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical life skills. Its location in the heart of Lancaster allows the school to utilize the surrounding community as a learning lab, helping students develop the confidence and civic awareness necessary to succeed in higher education and their future professional careers.

196

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Academia Partnership CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	164
Black	17
Two or More	10

Hispanic
164 (83.7%)
Black
17 (8.7%)
Two or More
10 (5.1%)
White
5 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	La Academia Partnership CS
Phone:	(717)295-7763
Website:	http://lapcs.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 18

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 34

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 26