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Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School vs. Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School

Should you attend Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School or Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
2605 Nicolson Road, Suite 4100
Sewickley, PA 15143
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School
600 Newport Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,166 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
1,166 students
298 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania 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

#2542 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2106 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
30
31
Grade 1 Students
50
38
Grade 2 Students
62
38
Grade 3 Students
74
39
Grade 4 Students
58
32
Grade 5 Students
67
29
Grade 6 Students
96
33
Grade 7 Students
101
28
Grade 8 Students
106
30
Grade 9 Students
222
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Grade 10 Students
110
-
Grade 11 Students
109
-
Grade 12 Students
81
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania 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
22%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania 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
31%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania 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
39%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania 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%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania 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
43%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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