Serving 3,939 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,939 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School's student population of 3,939 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 226 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
226 teachers
Students by Grade
Year Founded
2004
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Rankings
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
16%
14%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School's ranking?
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is ranked #761 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School often compared to?
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School, 21st Century Cyber Charter School, Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is 77%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School?
3,939 students attend Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School?
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School offer ?
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School part of?
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is part of Pennsylvania Leadership CS School District.
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