Serving 2,961 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pennsylvania Virtual 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,961 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School's student population of 2,961 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 208 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,961 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
208 teachers
Students by Grade
Year Founded
2001
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 Virtual Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
22%
14%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Virtual Charter School's ranking?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is ranked #1474 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School often compared to?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, 21st Century Cyber Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School?
2,961 students attend Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School offer ?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School part of?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is part of Pennsylvania Virtual CS School District.
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