Serving 2,954 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pennsylvania Virtual 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,954 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School's student population of 2,954 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 216 teachers has grown by 107% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,954 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
216 teachers
Students by Grade
Year Founded
2001
State Accredited Program
No
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
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Pennsylvania Virtual 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 Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1902 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
25%
14%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School's ranking?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is ranked #1902 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School often compared to?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, 21st Century Cyber Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is 89%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School?
2,954 students attend Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School offer ?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School part of?
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is part of Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School District.
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