The Capital Area School for the Arts is a 9th to 12th grade, public charter school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School's student population of 168 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
17%
14%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School's ranking?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is ranked #158 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School?
168 students attend Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School offer ?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School part of?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is part of Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School located?
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School is located in the Downtown Harrisburg neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown Harrisburg.
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