Serving 256 students in grades 6-8, Wakisha 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 was 22% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)22%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35%
70%
Black
(14-15)99%
15%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(14-15)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wakisha CS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Wakisha Charter School?
256 students attend Wakisha Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wakisha Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Wakisha Charter School offer ?
Wakisha Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wakisha Charter School part of?
Wakisha Charter School is part of Wakisha CS School District.
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