The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, known simply as PA Cyber, is a public cyber charter school founded in Midland, Pennsylvania in 2000.
Serving 10,361 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 10,361 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 62% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School's student population of 10,361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 429 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
10,361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
429 teachers
Year Founded
2000
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School is 0.52, 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
#2143 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
14%
14%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
62%
87%
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 Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School's ranking?
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School is ranked #2143 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School often compared to?
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School is 62%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School?
10,361 students attend Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School?
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School offer ?
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School part of?
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School is part of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District.
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