Phoenix International School of the Arts

Middle Charter No virtual instruction La Plata, MD Grades 06–08 Town: Fringe Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV SchoolScore™ D (58.5)
  • 243 Students
  • 15.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (301)202-4159 Phone
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Phoenix International School of the Arts
La Plata, MD 20646
Middle ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ D (58.5)
243
Students
15.0
Teachers
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
(301)202-4159
Phone

Located in La Plata, MARYLAND (ZIP 20646), Phoenix International School of the Arts is a Middle school with charter status serving grades 06–08 in the Charles County Public Schools district.

Key statistics: 243 students enrolled; a 16.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Maryland Middle School Average
Enrollment
243.0
State avg: 765.0
▼ 68% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
State avg: 14.3:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
42.0%
State avg: 50.7%
▼ 17% better
School Details
School Name
Phoenix International School of the Arts
NCESSCH ID
240027090488
State School ID
MD-08-080110
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CHARLES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
95 Catalpa Dr
City
La Plata
State
Maryland
ZIP Code
20646
County
Charles County
Metro Area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Fringe
Cong. District
2405
State Leg. Upper
24028
State Leg. Lower
24028
Latitude
38.51546
Longitude
-76.98318
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
243
Total Students
👩‍🏫
15.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
15.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)15.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 102 42%
Not Applicable 78 32.1%
District Info
District Name
Charles County Public Schools
LEAID
2400270
State LEA ID
MD-08
Phone
(301)932-6610
Website
http://www.ccboe.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
La Plata
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$582,993K
Federal Revenue
$42,272K
State Revenue
$275,165K
Local Revenue
$265,556K
Total Expenditure
$521,195K
Instruction Exp.
$263,465K
Support Services
$200,773K
Other Current Exp.
$16,372K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Phoenix International School of the Arts

1
Milton M. Somers Middle School
La Plata · Middle
0.8 mi
2
Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School
La Plata · Elementary
0.8 mi
3
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
La Plata · Elementary
2.7 mi
4
La Plata High School
La Plata · High
2.8 mi
5
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center
La Plata · Elementary
3 mi
6
Maurice J. McDonough High School
Pomfret · High
4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Phoenix International School of the Arts, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Phoenix International School of the Arts?
243 students are enrolled at Phoenix International School of the Arts, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Phoenix International School of the Arts have?
Phoenix International School of the Arts has 15.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Phoenix International School of the Arts serve?
Phoenix International School of the Arts serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Phoenix International School of the Arts a charter school?
Phoenix International School of the Arts is a charter school.
What metro area is Phoenix International School of the Arts located in?
Phoenix International School of the Arts is located in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area.
What school district does Phoenix International School of the Arts belong to?
Phoenix International School of the Arts is part of the Charles County Public Schools school district.
How much does Charles County Public Schools spend per student?
The Charles County Public Schools district spends approximately $2,144,835,391 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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