Serving 1,886 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Avon Grove 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 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,886 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avon Grove Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Avon Grove Charter School's student population of 1,886 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Avon Grove Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avon Grove Charter School is 0.48, which is less 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
#1196 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avon Grove Charter School's ranking?
Avon Grove Charter School is ranked #1196 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Avon Grove Charter School often compared to?
Avon Grove Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn London Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avon Grove Charter School?
The graduation rate of Avon Grove Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Avon Grove Charter School?
1,886 students attend Avon Grove Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Avon Grove Charter School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avon Grove Charter School?
Avon Grove Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avon Grove Charter School offer ?
Avon Grove Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Avon Grove Charter School part of?
Avon Grove Charter School is part of Avon Grove Charter School District.
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