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Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School vs. Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School

Should you attend Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School or Pennsylvania Leadership 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
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
One Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
1332 Enterprise Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 23,589 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Commonwealth Charter Academy 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS) is a
state-approved public cyber charter school for students in
Kindergarten through grade 12 who reside within the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
23,589 students
3,333 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
1,432 teachers
252 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1988 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1455 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
31%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
76%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
749
84
Grade 1 Students
839
90
Grade 2 Students
965
97
Grade 3 Students
944
130
Grade 4 Students
1171
132
Grade 5 Students
1393
175
Grade 6 Students
1667
230
Grade 7 Students
2056
277
Grade 8 Students
2275
332
Grade 9 Students
3700
422
Grade 10 Students
2968
444
Grade 11 Students
2423
485
Grade 12 Students
2439
435

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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