Serving 958 students in grades 7-12, Achievement House 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 958 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 58% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achievement House Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Achievement House Charter School's student population of 958 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
958 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Achievement House Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievement House Charter School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2436 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
32%
14%
White
45%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
58%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement House Charter School's ranking?
Achievement House Charter School is ranked #2436 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Achievement House Charter School often compared to?
Achievement House Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 21st Century Cyber Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievement House Charter School?
The graduation rate of Achievement House Charter School is 58%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Achievement House Charter School?
958 students attend Achievement House Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Achievement House Charter School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement House Charter School?
Achievement House Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Achievement House Charter School offer ?
Achievement House Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement House Charter School part of?
Achievement House Charter School is part of Achievement House Charter School District.
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