Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School vs. 21st Century Cyber Charter School
Should you attend Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School or 21st Century Cyber Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
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).
Serving 1,103 students in grades 6-12, 21st Century Cyber 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 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
2,954 students
1,103 students


% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
44% | 56%


Total Classroom Teachers
216 teachers
51 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1902 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1264 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%


Graduation Rate
89%
71%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
152
-
Grade 1 Students
166
-
Grade 2 Students
165
-
Grade 3 Students
210
-
Grade 4 Students
188
-
Grade 5 Students
175
-
Grade 6 Students
222
29
Grade 7 Students
281
65
Grade 8 Students
278
109
Grade 9 Students
342
238
Grade 10 Students
316
225
Grade 11 Students
244
226
Grade 12 Students
215
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a


% Hispanic
18%
4%


% Black
25%
5%


% White
47%
90%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%


Diversity Score
0.69
0.19


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
5%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
1%

