Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is a public magnet high school in Erie, Pennsylvania, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the two high schools in the Erie City School District. There are about 450 to 500 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 14 students. This helps make the classroom a focused and academically challenging place to learn. The main goal of Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is to get students ready for college. About 62% of students take Advanced Placement® tests and classes. The curriculum is mostly about math, writing, analytical thinking, and getting ready for college. They also help students get ready for college by giving them help with the SAT and ACT, academic counseling, and activities. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, and about 42% of them are minorities. The school is in a community where most students can get financial help through programs. The 2025–2026 school year data shows that about 46% of students are good at math and 82% are good at reading. This shows that they are very interested in school. The school is in Erie and is known for having a good academic environment.