Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School vs. Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Should I attend Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School or Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Rating
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 16,419 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 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
16,419 students
3,939 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
525 teachers
226 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1578 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#761 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
65%
Graduation Rate
59%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
852
159
Grade 1 Students
964
198
Grade 2 Students
1017
217
Grade 3 Students
1063
205
Grade 4 Students
1158
249
Grade 5 Students
1251
281
Grade 6 Students
1322
312
Grade 7 Students
1504
358
Grade 8 Students
1550
404
Grade 9 Students
1968
453
Grade 10 Students
1441
388
Grade 11 Students
1117
363
Grade 12 Students
1212
352
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
14%
16%
% White
62%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%