Arts Academy CS

1610 East Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103

Charter School 296 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The Arts Academy Charter School (AACS), located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to integrating rigorous academic instruction with intensive pre-professional training in the arts. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school operates on the philosophy that artistic expression is a vital component of holistic development. By fostering a creative environment, AACS aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and technical proficiency, preparing its students for success in secondary education and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with a robust selection of arts disciplines, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts. Through a blend of traditional classroom learning and performance-based experiences, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and discipline. By providing this unique dual-focus education, the Arts Academy Charter School serves as a foundational bridge for young artists looking to refine their talents while maintaining high standards of academic achievement.

296

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arts Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	156
Black	63
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
156 (52.7%)
Black
63 (21.3%)
White
52 (17.6%)
Two or More
20 (6.8%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arts Academy CS
Phone:	(610)351-0234
Website:	http://www.arts-cs.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 5 11

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 74