Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Summary:

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School is a public virtual charter school serving grades K-12 in Sewickley, PA, with a diverse student population that has seen a shift in racial makeup in recent years. However, the school faces significant challenges, with lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates compared to nearby charter schools and traditional public schools in the area.

The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 52.4% to 60.5% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state average of around 86-87%. Dropout rates have also been relatively high, ranging from 4.9% to 9.8%. Academically, the school's test scores are much lower than state averages, with only 6.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 16.7% in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.57% to 57.22%, indicating a student population from low-income backgrounds.

When compared to nearby charter schools like Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, Propel Cs-Braddock Hills, and Propel Cs-Homestead, as well as traditional public schools in the Pittsburgh School District, such as Pittsburgh Online Academy and Pittsburgh Conroy, Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School generally performs worse on key metrics. The school's status as a virtual charter school and the high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds may be contributing factors to these challenges.


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Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 2605 Nicolson Road
       Sewickley, PA  15143-7612


(724) 933-7300

District: Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1448th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,945 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  1,226

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.4%
African American:
29.3%
Hispanic:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Compare Details Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School ranks worse than 94.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School ranks worse than 91.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School ranks worse than 80.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.58. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 Distance Learning Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.4%), African American (29.3%), Hispanic (21.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School employs 103.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School is $14,945.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School 1448th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School 818th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School 543rd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.35 1446th 1545 6.4%
2007 2.51 1514th 1555 2.6%
2008 7.56 1458th 1551 6.0%
2009 5.28 1486th 1549 4.1%
2010 5.41 1517th 1579 3.9%
2011 4.77 1544th 1597 3.3%
2012 3.88 1536th 1599 3.9%
2015 8.01 1338th 1474 9.2%
2016 6.52 1429th 1554 8.0%
2017 4.69 1462nd 1547 5.5%
2018 3.18 1485th 1530 2.9%
2019 4.78 1460th 1544 5.4%
2021 10.73 1247th 1433 13.0%
2022 7.27 1409th 1534 8.1%
2023 5.87 1448th 1534 5.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.58 1320th 1414 6.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.00 994th 1043 4.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.91 377th 437 13.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.25 414th 432 4.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.52 1229th 1236 0.6%
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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 Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.37 686th 736 6.8%
2007 8.25 693rd 749 7.5%
2008 14.32 665th 753 11.7%
2009 11.75 694th 770 9.9%
2010 17.23 699th 805 13.2%
2011 17.01 721st 825 12.6%
2012 18.89 705th 834 15.5%
2015 12.24 709th 835 15.1%
2016 19.91 677th 870 22.2%
2017 9.56 767th 877 12.5%
2018 11.21 747th 861 13.2%
2019 10.13 783rd 891 12.1%
2021 19.30 629th 797 21.1%
2022 14.65 730th 883 17.3%
2023 8.45 818th 893 8.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.54 817th 874 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.87 530th 660 19.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.59 404th 421 4.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.08 355th 362 1.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.32 672nd 681 1.3%
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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 Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.47 537th 604 11.1%
2007 31.77 501st 615 18.5%
2008 44.88 419th 621 32.5%
2009 9.57 583rd 632 7.8%
2010 23.51 557th 649 14.2%
2011 48.59 420th 660 36.4%
2012 15.55 589th 664 11.3%
2015 12.73 585th 680 14.0%
2016 19.29 566th 677 16.4%
2017 15.36 560th 663 15.5%
2018 17.58 562nd 673 16.5%
2019 10.54 604th 693 12.8%
2021 19.54 468th 537 12.8%
2022 15.15 548th 634 13.6%
2023 22.58 543rd 674 19.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.04 476th 652 27.0%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.16 179th 502 64.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.61 91st 260 65.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.89 162nd 252 35.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.01 546th 577 5.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 248 100 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 371 148 4 16 5 n/a n/a 0 544
2007 352 154 3 15 9 n/a n/a 0 533
2008 430 134 5 30 7 n/a n/a 33 639
2009 287 89 5 18 12 n/a n/a 21 432
2010 302 77 5 18 8 n/a n/a 10 420
2011 239 59 4 14 6 0 5 0 327
2012 229 59 6 15 6 1 7 0 323
2013 242 62 5 26 2 0 21 0 358
2014 326 107 3 36 5 1 31 0 509
2015 370 97 4 29 6 0 28 0 534
2016 324 77 2 28 9 0 21 0 461
2017 430 115 4 66 7 0 59 0 681
2018 480 164 5 104 9 1 85 0 848
2019 482 165 6 109 9 1 71 0 843
2020 434 160 7 130 10 0 70 0 811
2021 741 284 15 269 10 1 92 0 1412
2022 606 375 5 298 14 5 93 0 1396
2023 507 359 9 263 11 6 71 0 1226

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

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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 Distance Learning Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 357 9.0 39.7 0
2006 544 16.0 34.0 0
2007 533 16.0 33.3 0
2008 639 18.7 34.2 n/a
2009 432 22.0 19.6 n/a
2010 420 21.5 19.5 28.5
2011 327 22.4 14.5 39.4
2012 323 24.7 13.0 27.6
2013 358 23.2 15.4 0
2014 509 26.0 19.5 0
2015 534 31.0 17.2 15.4
2016 461 31.0 14.8 n/a
2017 681 40.7 16.7 n/a
2018 848 61.8 13.7 n/a
2019 843 71.2 11.8 44.6
2020 811 69.9 11.5 n/a
2021 1412 80.2 17.5 57.2
2022 1396 101.2 13.7 50.6
2023 1226 103.8 11.8 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 Distance Learning Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 357 9.0 39.7 0
2006 544 16.0 34.0 0
2007 533 16.0 33.3 0
2008 639 18.7 34.2 n/a
2009 432 22.0 19.6 n/a
2010 420 21.5 19.5 28.5
2011 327 22.4 14.5 39.4
2012 323 24.7 13.0 27.6
2013 358 23.2 15.4 0
2014 509 26.0 19.5 0
2015 534 31.0 17.2 15.4
2016 461 31.0 14.8 n/a
2017 681 40.7 16.7 n/a
2018 848 61.8 13.7 n/a
2019 843 71.2 11.8 44.6
2020 811 69.9 11.5 n/a
2021 1412 80.2 17.5 57.2
2022 1396 101.2 13.7 50.6
2023 1226 103.8 11.8 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 Distance Learning Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $771 (5.0%) $14,693 (95.0%) $15,464
2020 $740 (4.5%) $15,864 (95.5%) $16,604
2021 $880 (7.1%) $11,549 (92.9%) $12,429
2022 $1,887 (12.6%) $13,058 (87.4%) $14,945

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Distance Learning 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 1460th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1448th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.2%
Ranks 783rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 818th of 893 Middle schools
 3.7%
Ranks 604th of 693 High schoolsRanks 543rd of 674 High schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)17.713.3
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)23.526.7
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)010
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)37.923
 14.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)13.811.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)06.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)1515.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)6.44.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)30.614.4
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)5.66.8
 1.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)28.213.9
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)4.51.1
 3.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)29.926.6
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)28.820
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)25.111.3
 13.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)23.826.6
 2.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)47.653
 5.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)5.66.1
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)32.325.4
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School)25.216.7
 8.5%
   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 Students8431226
 45.4%
African American165359
 117.6%
American Indian911
 22.2%
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic109263
 141.3%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White482507
 5.2%
Two or More Races7171


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,226 students attended Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School.

Students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School are 41% White, 29% African American, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.


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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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