Serving 45 students in grades 7-12, Spectrum Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spectrum Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spectrum Charter School's student population of 45 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spectrum Charter School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
29%
14%
White
53%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spectrum Charter School?
The graduation rate of Spectrum Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Spectrum Charter School?
45 students attend Spectrum Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Spectrum Charter School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spectrum Charter School?
Spectrum Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spectrum Charter School offer ?
Spectrum Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Spectrum Charter School part of?
Spectrum Charter School is part of Spectrum Charter School District.
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