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Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School vs. Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School

Should you attend Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School or Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
One Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
652 Midland Ave
Midland, PA 15059
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 23,589 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Commonwealth Charter Academy 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Total Students
23,589 students
10,361 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
1,432 teachers
429 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1866 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2143 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
46%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
42%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
62%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
749
293
Grade 1 Students
839
434
Grade 2 Students
965
420
Grade 3 Students
944
406
Grade 4 Students
1171
469
Grade 5 Students
1393
544
Grade 6 Students
1667
637
Grade 7 Students
2056
859
Grade 8 Students
2275
995
Grade 9 Students
3700
1669
Grade 10 Students
2968
1341
Grade 11 Students
2423
1217
Grade 12 Students
2439
1077

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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