School Lane Charter School

Summary:

School Lane Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,324 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 33.84% White, 12.24% African American, 16.01% Hispanic, 32.48% Asian, and 5.44% two or more races.

School Lane Charter School stands out as a high-performing charter school in the region, with consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 93.6% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby charter schools like MAST Community Charter School and Philadelphia Academy Charter School. The school's dropout rates have also been low, ranging from 0% to 1.0% over the past five years, lower than the state average and nearby charter schools. In terms of academic performance, School Lane Charter School's math and science proficiency rates are generally higher than the state average, particularly in the lower grades, though the math proficiency declines in the upper grades.

Interestingly, School Lane Charter School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.55% to 47.21% over the past three years, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student has fluctuated over the past four years, ranging from $12,006 to $17,801 per student, which is generally higher than the nearby charter schools. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 12.3 over the past three years, which may be a contributing factor to its academic success.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2400 Bristol Pike
       Bensalem, PA  19020-5263


(215) 245-6055

District: School Lane Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
770th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,568 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  1,324

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.8%
Asian:
32.5%
Hispanic:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Compare Details School Lane Charter School ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details School Lane Charter School ranks better than 58.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details School Lane Charter School ranks better than 51% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of School Lane Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at School Lane Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.8%), Asian (32.5%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at School Lane Charter School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at School Lane Charter School is $13,568.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

School Lane Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks School Lane Charter School 770th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See School Lane Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks School Lane Charter School 367th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See School Lane Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks School Lane Charter School 330th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See School Lane Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for School Lane Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 20.45 1085th 1302 16.7%
2004 50.21 779th 1308 40.4%
2005 26.30 1061st 1299 18.3%
2006 50.13 965th 1545 37.5%
2007 41.16 1122nd 1555 27.8%
2008 47.85 1022nd 1551 34.1%
2009 45.52 1065th 1549 31.2%
2010 43.98 1122nd 1579 28.9%
2011 43.99 1141st 1597 28.6%
2012 52.01 1022nd 1599 36.1%
2015 55.79 798th 1474 45.9%
2016 67.51 581st 1554 62.6%
2017 58.26 770th 1547 50.2%
2018 57.41 780th 1530 49.0%
2019 65.91 597th 1544 61.3%
2021 53.57 762nd 1433 46.8%
2022 55.83 775th 1534 49.5%
2023 56.30 770th 1534 49.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.44 29th 196 85.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.50 552nd 1414 61.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.52 655th 1043 37.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.81 119th 160 25.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.63 104th 437 76.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.24 160th 432 63.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.59 871st 1236 29.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.89 508th 643 21.0%
2004 48.07 435th 663 34.4%
2005 22.49 575th 687 16.3%
2006 46.78 468th 736 36.4%
2007 54.88 419th 749 44.1%
2008 57.97 377th 753 49.9%
2009 63.70 307th 770 60.1%
2010 60.30 380th 805 52.8%
2011 63.13 366th 825 55.6%
2012 62.27 383rd 834 54.1%
2015 63.04 306th 835 63.4%
2016 64.51 316th 870 63.7%
2017 56.97 407th 877 53.6%
2018 63.37 340th 861 60.5%
2019 66.09 304th 891 65.9%
2021 51.91 389th 797 51.2%
2022 52.65 434th 883 50.8%
2023 58.76 367th 893 58.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.90 334th 874 61.8%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.93 100th 144 30.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.92 213th 421 49.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.17 159th 362 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.64 532nd 681 21.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.33 359th 693 48.2%
2021 35.33 405th 537 24.6%
2022 77.80 134th 634 78.9%
2023 56.18 330th 674 51.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.27 338th 652 48.2%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.22 406th 502 19.1%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.67 42nd 112 62.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.10 55th 260 78.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.14 161st 252 36.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at School Lane Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.60 485th 577 15.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for School Lane Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 383 37 17 13 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 418 46 22 15 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 419 63 39 17 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 398 68 51 20 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2003 398 68 51 20 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2004 349 82 81 28 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2005 341 88 89 30 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 335 89 96 25 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 332 85 93 35 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2008 321 91 96 43 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 306 93 110 50 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2010 309 94 120 60 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2011 290 76 143 36 0 0 47 0 592
2012 280 77 160 34 0 0 40 0 591
2013 312 78 176 38 0 0 38 0 642
2014 380 128 208 65 0 0 41 0 822
2015 451 144 240 89 0 0 40 0 964
2016 485 162 288 109 0 0 41 0 1085
2017 493 174 335 125 0 0 49 0 1176
2018 512 180 377 135 0 0 53 0 1257
2019 515 186 398 140 0 0 58 0 1297
2020 508 178 433 133 0 0 61 0 1313
2021 507 184 456 144 0 0 51 0 1342
2022 473 164 442 197 0 0 73 0 1349
2023 448 162 430 212 0 0 72 0 1324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at School Lane Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 450 23.0 19.6 n/a
2000 501 29.0 17.3 0
2001 539 33.0 16.3 0
2002 537 39.0 13.8 19
2003 537 39.0 13.8 19
2004 540 41.0 13.2 14.4
2005 548 37.0 14.8 18.6
2006 545 38.0 14.3 34.3
2007 545 40.0 13.6 33.6
2008 551 40.0 13.8 31.6
2009 559 41.0 13.6 31.5
2010 583 45.0 12.9 36.5
2011 592 44.0 13.4 36.1
2012 591 45.3 13.0 35
2013 642 43.5 14.7 37.9
2014 822 57.3 14.3 41.1
2015 964 73.0 13.2 41.1
2016 1085 78.0 13.9 45.9
2017 1176 89.0 13.2 47.2
2018 1257 101.0 12.4 39.6
2019 1297 104.0 12.4 35.9
2020 1313 108.0 12.1 42.3
2021 1342 110.6 12.1 44.1
2022 1349 109.0 12.3 36.5
2023 1324 108.5 12.1 47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio School Lane Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 450 23.0 19.6 n/a
2000 501 29.0 17.3 0
2001 539 33.0 16.3 0
2002 537 39.0 13.8 19
2003 537 39.0 13.8 19
2004 540 41.0 13.2 14.4
2005 548 37.0 14.8 18.6
2006 545 38.0 14.3 34.3
2007 545 40.0 13.6 33.6
2008 551 40.0 13.8 31.6
2009 559 41.0 13.6 31.5
2010 583 45.0 12.9 36.5
2011 592 44.0 13.4 36.1
2012 591 45.3 13.0 35
2013 642 43.5 14.7 37.9
2014 822 57.3 14.3 41.1
2015 964 73.0 13.2 41.1
2016 1085 78.0 13.9 45.9
2017 1176 89.0 13.2 47.2
2018 1257 101.0 12.4 39.6
2019 1297 104.0 12.4 35.9
2020 1313 108.0 12.1 42.3
2021 1342 110.6 12.1 44.1
2022 1349 109.0 12.3 36.5
2023 1324 108.5 12.1 47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for School Lane Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $523 (4.4%) $11,483 (95.6%) $12,006
2020 $628 (3.5%) $17,173 (96.5%) $17,801
2021 $676 (5.5%) $11,554 (94.5%) $12,230
2022 $1,474 (10.9%) $12,093 (89.1%) $13,568

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on School Lane Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 597th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 770th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.5%
Ranks 304th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 367th of 893 Middle schools
 7%
Ranks 359th of 693 High schoolsRanks 330th of 674 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (School Lane Charter School)73.263.3
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School Lane Charter School)7061.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (School Lane Charter School)68.742.5
 26.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (School Lane Charter School)89.971.4
 18.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School Lane Charter School)86.748.3
 38.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (School Lane Charter School)27.141.2
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School Lane Charter School)54.254
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (School Lane Charter School)38.433
 5.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School Lane Charter School)72.765.3
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (School Lane Charter School)44.223.3
 20.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School Lane Charter School)74.752.5
 22.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (School Lane Charter School)29.121.3
 7.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (School Lane Charter School)55.367.9
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School Lane Charter School)64.658
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (School Lane Charter School)64.234
 30.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (School Lane Charter School)61.747.6
 14.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (School Lane Charter School)73.166.7
 6.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (School Lane Charter School)48.138.7
 9.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (School Lane Charter School)73.170
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (School Lane Charter School)70.556.6
 13.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12971324
 2.1%
African American186162
 12.9%
American Indian00
Asian398430
 8%
Hispanic140212
 51.4%
Pacific Islander00
White515448
 13%
Two or More Races5872
 24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.9%47.2%
 11.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,324 students attended School Lane Charter School.

School Lane Charter School ranks 770th of 1534 Pennsylvania alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at School Lane Charter School are 34% White, 32% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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