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Charter school · Reach Cyber Cs · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Reach Cyber Cs

Reach Cyber Cs rates 4.0 on our ten-point scale and ranks 2,618 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
4.0this school

4.0 on a one-to-ten scale.

#2,618 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania

The brief

A charter school in Harrisburg, PA where students score 46 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,618 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania and 1 of 1 in Reach Cyber Cs.

Reach Cyber Cs is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math8%35 points below the Pennsylvania average of 43%2025 PSSA
Reading20%31 points below the Pennsylvania average of 51%2025 PSSA
Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 14% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).2025 PSSA; 62 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.5
25% of the rating
Academics
1.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
3.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

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 · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Reach Cyber Cs and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
37
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
12
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,445/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Harrisburg. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Harrisburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
1.6% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Reach Cyber Cs.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #2,618 of 2,848 schools in PA.

What is Reach Cyber Cs's MySchoolScout rating?

Reach Cyber Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Reach Cyber Cs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reach Cyber Cs has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).

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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
6,146
Student-teacher ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
513
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Virtual
Yes
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dauphin County
4-year graduation
80.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$17,346
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 17111)
35,818
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
38.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.