Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School vs. Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
Should I attend Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School or Commonwealth Charter Academy 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
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
3,939 students
16,419 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
226 teachers
525 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
31:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1578 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Graduation Rate
77%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
159
852
Grade 1 Students
198
964
Grade 2 Students
217
1017
Grade 3 Students
205
1063
Grade 4 Students
249
1158
Grade 5 Students
281
1251
Grade 6 Students
312
1322
Grade 7 Students
358
1504
Grade 8 Students
404
1550
Grade 9 Students
453
1968
Grade 10 Students
388
1441
Grade 11 Students
363
1117
Grade 12 Students
352
1212
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
63%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%