For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 186 students in 17101, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in 17101, PA is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 17101 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 17101, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 17101, PA Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 17101, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 17101, PA include Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 17101?
1 public charter schools are located in 17101.
What is the racial composition of students in 17101?
17101 public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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