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#2383 of 2,846 schools in PA
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs
School · Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs · Harrisburg, PA
A charter school in Harrisburg, PA where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
One Innovation Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110
- Math 18% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 59.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,499
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Cougar AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| New Story SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 291 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs is listed in Commonwealth Charter Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs is a public school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs, serving approximately 23,589 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,383 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs
What grades does Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs serve?
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs?
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 23,589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs rank in PA?
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs ranks #2,383 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs?
59.1% of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 23,589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,431
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (717) 710-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 59.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17110)
- 26,401
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17110; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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