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Pennsylvania Cyber Cs

School · Pennsylvania Cyber Cs · Midland, PA

A charter school in Midland, PA where students score 49 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

652 Midland Ave, Midland, PA 15059

  • Math 17% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 57.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-36.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.8 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)74% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-48.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness2.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate57%
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.2:1
District spending per student$15,676
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Pennsylvania Cyber Cs score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Pennsylvania Cyber Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), 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

$68,906

Median home value

$124,500

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pennsylvania Cyber Cs

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,676NCES 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.

Pennsylvania Cyber Cs is listed in Pennsylvania Cyber CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pennsylvania Cyber Cs

Pennsylvania Cyber Cs is a public school in Midland, PA, part of Pennsylvania Cyber Cs, serving approximately 10,361 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,744 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Pennsylvania Cyber Cs

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber) is an online public school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade who reside in Pennsylvania 1. The institution operates with nine regional offices and provides both online instruction and in-person enrichment opportunities 1. PA Cyber holds accreditation from the Middle States Association, the National Collegiate Association, and AdvanceED 1. In April 2026, the school celebrated its reaccreditation by the Middle States Association 1. In January 2026, PA Cyber led a statewide service project in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. 1. In November 2025, the school was selected for the St. Francis University Radio Telescope Network 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.pacyber.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pennsylvania Cyber Cs

What grades does Pennsylvania Cyber Cs serve?

Pennsylvania Cyber Cs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Pennsylvania Cyber Cs?

Pennsylvania Cyber Cs has an enrollment of approximately 10,361 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Cyber Cs?

The student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Cyber Cs is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pennsylvania Cyber Cs rank in PA?

Pennsylvania Cyber Cs ranks #2,744 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pennsylvania Cyber Cs's MySchoolScout rating?

Pennsylvania Cyber Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Pennsylvania Cyber Cs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pennsylvania Cyber Cs has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pennsylvania Cyber Cs a charter school?

Yes, Pennsylvania Cyber Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Pennsylvania Cyber Cs a Title I school?

No, Pennsylvania Cyber Cs is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
10,361
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
429
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Beaver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
4-Year Graduation
57.0%
Area population (ZIP 15059)
4,186
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
42.4
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 15059; 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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