Phoenix Academy

305 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix Academy, located at 630 Rockland Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (LCCTC) system. The academy functions as an alternative education program designed to support students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. Its primary mission is to provide a structured, supportive environment that focuses on behavioral modification, academic recovery, and the development of essential life skills to help students stay on track toward graduation.

The school utilizes a small-group instructional model, allowing for more personalized attention and a curriculum tailored to individual student needs. By integrating counseling services with rigorous academic and vocational coursework, Phoenix Academy aims to address the social and emotional barriers that often impede student success. Ultimately, the program serves as a bridge for students to either transition back into their home school districts or move forward into post-secondary education and career paths with a renewed sense of stability and academic confidence.

305

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	207
Black	56
Asian	3
Two or More	25

Hispanic
207 (67.9%)
Black
56 (18.4%)
Two or More
25 (8.2%)
White
14 (4.6%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

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:	Lancaster SD
Phone:	(717)735-7860
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 7 6

Grade 8 18

Grade 9 73

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 103

Grade 12 26