The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is a public cyber charter school approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and open to all students in grades K–12 who reside in the state of Pennsylvania.
Serving 3,173 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,173 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School's student population of 3,173 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 252 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
3,173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
252 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Blue, Gold
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 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is 0.60, which is more 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
#1346 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
18%
14%
White
60%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School's ranking?
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is ranked #1346 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School often compared to?
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 21st Century Cyber Charter School, Pennsylvania Virtual 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 62% 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 75%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School?
3,173 students attend Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School?
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School part of?
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is part of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District.
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