Pocono Mountain 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 46% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (13-14)
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)46%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)44%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(13-14)23%
9%
Black
(13-14)71%
15%
White
(13-14)6%
69%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
73%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pocono Mountain Charter 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocono Mountain Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pocono Mountain Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pocono Mountain Charter School?
363 students attend Pocono Mountain Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pocono Mountain Charter School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Pocono Mountain Charter School offer ?
Pocono Mountain Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pocono Mountain Charter School part of?
Pocono Mountain Charter School is part of Pocono Mountain Charter School District.
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