Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Summary:

Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is an alternative public charter virtual school located in King of Prussia, PA, serving 2,959 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates compared to nearby virtual schools, despite serving a population with lower socioeconomic status.

Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School has seen a steady increase in its four-year graduation rate, reaching 83.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and several nearby schools like Esperanza Cyber Charter School (63.6%) and Agora Cyber Charter School (50.5%). The school's dropout rate has also decreased, from 2.3% in 2018-2019 to 1.1% in 2022-2023, lower than the state average and most nearby schools. While the school's test scores in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are generally lower than the state averages, they are higher than some of the nearby schools, particularly those with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to the nearby virtual schools, Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School has a more racially diverse student population, with a more even distribution across different racial/ethnic groups. This diversity, combined with the school's lower student-teacher ratio (12.7 in 2022-2023) and higher spending per student ($14,885 in 2021-2022), may contribute to its better academic performance and higher graduation rates. Overall, Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School appears to be a relatively strong-performing virtual charter school in the region, serving a population with lower socioeconomic status and outperforming many of its nearby counterparts.


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Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 630 Park Avenue
       King of Prussia, PA  19406


(610) 275-8500

District: Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1158th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,885 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  2,959

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.3%
African American:
25.4%
Hispanic:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Compare Details Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School ranks worse than 75.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School ranks worse than 60% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School ranks worse than 62% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.56. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pennsylvania Virtual 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 Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), African American (25.4%), Hispanic (16.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School is $14,885.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School 1158th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School 536th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School 418th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 35.17 937th 1302 28.0%
2004 18.43 1101st 1308 15.8%
2005 32.03 1022nd 1299 21.3%
2006 35.33 1205th 1545 22.0%
2007 38.44 1157th 1555 25.6%
2008 37.44 1181st 1551 23.9%
2009 35.39 1213th 1549 21.7%
2010 38.51 1201st 1579 23.9%
2011 34.24 1258th 1597 21.2%
2012 33.88 1256th 1599 21.5%
2015 32.93 1079th 1474 26.8%
2016 26.13 1211th 1554 22.1%
2017 27.58 1188th 1547 23.2%
2018 29.64 1157th 1530 24.4%
2019 31.13 1142nd 1544 26.0%
2021 46.30 876th 1433 38.9%
2022 41.36 1010th 1534 34.2%
2023 26.15 1158th 1534 24.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.04 84th 117 28.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.21 1125th 1414 20.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.91 480th 1043 54.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.61 242nd 437 44.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.09 238th 432 44.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.07 1093rd 1236 11.6%
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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 Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 33.86 529th 687 23.0%
2006 41.85 497th 736 32.5%
2007 35.60 557th 749 25.6%
2008 40.15 531st 753 29.5%
2009 39.47 561st 770 27.1%
2010 47.75 526th 805 34.7%
2011 45.55 556th 825 32.6%
2012 45.58 559th 834 33.0%
2015 45.41 497th 835 40.5%
2016 30.79 613th 870 29.5%
2017 30.30 612th 877 30.2%
2018 41.69 539th 861 37.4%
2019 48.22 502nd 891 43.7%
2021 55.87 346th 797 56.6%
2022 60.81 342nd 883 61.3%
2023 42.24 536th 893 40.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.30 492nd 874 43.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.61 347th 660 47.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.82 225th 421 46.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.88 181st 362 50.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.54 402nd 681 41.0%
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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 Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 42.92 430th 621 30.8%
2009 32.20 510th 632 19.3%
2010 33.04 516th 649 20.5%
2011 37.38 503rd 660 23.8%
2012 34.48 507th 664 23.6%
2015 49.11 431st 680 36.6%
2016 32.11 518th 677 23.5%
2017 35.96 489th 663 26.2%
2018 30.06 516th 673 23.3%
2019 32.39 520th 693 25.0%
2021 70.84 174th 537 67.6%
2022 46.22 413th 634 34.9%
2023 45.56 418th 674 38.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.33 223rd 652 65.8%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.69 99th 502 80.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.84 130th 260 50.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.26 104th 252 58.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.99 373rd 577 35.4%
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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.

Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1609 142 12 47 8 n/a n/a 0 1818
2003 1609 142 12 47 8 n/a n/a 0 1818
2004 2827 359 23 90 31 n/a n/a 0 3330
2005 3184 425 17 87 31 n/a n/a 0 3744
2006 3325 573 37 142 36 n/a n/a 0 4113
2007 2817 592 123 198 112 n/a n/a 0 3842
2008 2914 444 34 116 28 n/a n/a 204 3740
2009 2833 422 31 106 38 n/a n/a 214 3644
2010 2938 421 38 124 29 n/a n/a 141 3691
2011 2691 379 33 108 25 5 112 0 3353
2012 2659 431 49 103 25 5 142 0 3414
2013 2483 401 55 103 22 1 133 0 3198
2014 1994 381 70 184 10 4 78 0 2721
2015 1803 366 61 153 7 4 88 0 2482
2016 1605 400 60 147 10 4 90 0 2316
2017 1524 427 58 164 11 3 97 0 2284
2018 1326 421 56 166 5 2 98 0 2074
2019 1294 457 44 194 8 1 120 0 2118
2020 1188 429 47 213 14 2 103 0 1996
2021 1637 534 66 317 10 6 144 0 2714
2022 1575 639 125 433 34 7 148 0 2961
2023 1429 751 83 487 26 6 177 0 2959

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 Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1818 45.0 40.4 0
2003 1818 45.0 40.4 0
2004 3330 76.0 43.8 0
2005 3744 90.0 41.6 0
2006 4113 119.0 34.6 0
2007 3842 141.5 27.2 0
2008 3740 240.4 15.6 n/a
2009 3644 108.9 33.4 n/a
2010 3691 121.2 30.4 29.4
2011 3353 121.0 27.7 32.9
2012 3414 109.2 31.2 37.5
2013 3198 104.1 30.7 46.3
2014 2721 81.2 33.4 55.3
2015 2482 74.0 33.5 56.7
2016 2316 72.0 32.1 n/a
2017 2284 76.0 30.0 n/a
2018 2074 71.5 29.0 n/a
2019 2118 103.5 20.4 57.5
2020 1996 109.0 18.3 n/a
2021 2714 152.0 17.8 53.6
2022 2961 208.0 14.2 55.4
2023 2959 232.0 12.7 n/a

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 Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1818 45.0 40.4 0
2003 1818 45.0 40.4 0
2004 3330 76.0 43.8 0
2005 3744 90.0 41.6 0
2006 4113 119.0 34.6 0
2007 3842 141.5 27.2 0
2008 3740 240.4 15.6 n/a
2009 3644 108.9 33.4 n/a
2010 3691 121.2 30.4 29.4
2011 3353 121.0 27.7 32.9
2012 3414 109.2 31.2 37.5
2013 3198 104.1 30.7 46.3
2014 2721 81.2 33.4 55.3
2015 2482 74.0 33.5 56.7
2016 2316 72.0 32.1 n/a
2017 2284 76.0 30.0 n/a
2018 2074 71.5 29.0 n/a
2019 2118 103.5 20.4 57.5
2020 1996 109.0 18.3 n/a
2021 2714 152.0 17.8 53.6
2022 2961 208.0 14.2 55.4
2023 2959 232.0 12.7 n/a

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 Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $564 (3.7%) $14,615 (96.3%) $15,179
2020 $629 (3.8%) $15,870 (96.2%) $16,499
2021 $478 (3.4%) $13,420 (96.6%) $13,898
2022 $1,606 (10.8%) $13,279 (89.2%) $14,885

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1142nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1158th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.5%
Ranks 502nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 536th of 893 Middle schools
 3.7%
Ranks 520th of 693 High schoolsRanks 418th of 674 High schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)35.332.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)55.951.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)3119.4
 11.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)72.660.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)58.336.4
 21.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)13.414.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)43.845.8
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)18.813.1
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)63.440.5
 22.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)24.822.2
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)59.448.2
 11.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)22.313
 9.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)63.260.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)54.254
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)40.625.4
 15.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)46.843.6
 3.2%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)64.962.3
 2.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)24.118.6
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)66.460.6
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School)55.946.8
 9.1%
   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 Students21182959
 39.7%
African American457751
 64.3%
American Indian826
 225%
Asian4483
 88.6%
Hispanic194487
 151%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White12941429
 10.4%
Two or More Races120177
 47.5%


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Students at Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School are 48% White, 25% African American, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,959 students attended Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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