Tawanka Learning Center serves 52 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
35%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tawanka Learning Center?
52 students attend Tawanka Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tawanka Learning Center students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tawanka Learning Center?
Tawanka Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tawanka Learning Center offer ?
Tawanka Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tawanka Learning Center part of?
Tawanka Learning Center is part of Neshaminy School District.
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