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North East High School vs. Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy

Should you attend North East High School or Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
North East High School
1901 Freeport Rd
North East, PA 16428
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
2825 State St
Erie, PA 16508
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

North East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades 9-12, North East High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 748 students in grades 9-12, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
543 students
748 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
38% | 62%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North East High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North East High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North East High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North East School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Erie City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

n/a
#467 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in PA)
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North East School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Erie City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-89%
(Top 1% in PA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North East High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North East School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Erie City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Erie City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North East High School with the average graduation rate observed in the North East School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Erie City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North East High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
143
227
Grade 10 Students
131
216
Grade 11 Students
137
168
Grade 12 Students
132
137

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Erie City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Erie City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Erie City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
91%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Erie City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North East High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North East School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Erie City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of North East High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North East School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Erie City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North East School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Erie City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
(10-11 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North East High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North East School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Erie City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
 
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