The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is a public virtual charter school, with its headquarters located at 630 Park Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2015, enrollment was reported as 2,482 pupils in kindergarten through 12th grades.
Serving 2,772 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,772 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School's student population of 2,772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 210 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
2,772 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
210 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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 Calendar
School Motto
One Team, One Mission: To Help Our Students Learn and Achieve
School Rankings
Pennsylvania Virtual 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 Virtual Charter School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1982 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School District
Source: 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 #1982 out of 2,733 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 53% 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 83%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School?
2,772 students attend Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School part of?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is part of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School District.
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