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Reach Cyber Cs

School · Reach Cyber Cs · Harrisburg, PA

A charter school in Harrisburg, PA where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

750 East Park Drive Suite 204, Harrisburg, PA 17111

  • Math 8% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendStable
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-43.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.5 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-43.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation1.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$17,346
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Reach Cyber Cs score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2020, to 15% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
11%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Reach 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat 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

$84,314

Median home value

$225,500

Median rent

$1,309/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
1.6% 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

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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.

Reach Cyber Cs

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,346NCES 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.

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

About Reach Cyber Cs

Reach Cyber Cs is a public school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Reach Cyber Cs, serving approximately 6,146 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,909 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

What's said publicly about Reach Cyber Cs

Sources:School's website

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

Reach Cyber CS, also known as Pennwood Cyber Charter School, is a taxpayer-funded online public school in Pennsylvania serving grades K-12 1. The school operates with an academic year of 195 days, which is longer than the standard state requirement, due to an extended three-week Connections Term held in March 1. This term focuses on career education and work standards, partnering with Drexel University's Goodwin College of Professional Studies for project-based learning for high school students and college preparation for younger grades 1. The curriculum is state-aligned and includes both teacher-led and self-guided lessons, along with SAT and ACT prep courses 1. The school offers support for students with individual needs, including IEPs, and provides summer credit recovery options 1. Additionally, Pennwood partners with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide counseling and mental health support 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.connectionsacademy.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reach Cyber Cs

What grades does Reach Cyber Cs serve?

Reach Cyber Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Reach Cyber Cs?

Reach Cyber Cs has an enrollment of approximately 6,146 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Reach Cyber Cs is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reach Cyber Cs rank in PA?

Reach Cyber Cs ranks #1,909 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Reach Cyber Cs's MySchoolScout rating?

Reach Cyber Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Reach Cyber Cs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reach Cyber Cs has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Reach Cyber Cs a charter school?

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

Is Reach Cyber Cs a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reach Cyber Cs?

40.9% of students at Reach Cyber 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
6,146
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
513
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dauphin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 17111)
35,818
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
38.9
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 17111; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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