Pittsburgh Online Academy vs. 21st Century Cyber Charter School
Should I attend Pittsburgh Online Academy or 21st Century Cyber 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
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
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Overview
Serving 178 students in grades 4-12, Pittsburgh Online Academy 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,536 students in grades 6-12, 21st Century Cyber Charter School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
4-12
6-12
Total Students
178 students
1,536 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
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72 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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21:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1571 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1215 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
59%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
20
-
Grade 5 Students
17
-
Grade 6 Students
15
72
Grade 7 Students
20
142
Grade 8 Students
25
202
Grade 9 Students
17
274
Grade 10 Students
22
295
Grade 11 Students
14
293
Grade 12 Students
28
258
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
44%
14%
% White
45%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
