Commonwealth Charter Academy CS

School Overview
Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) is a large, tuition-free public cyber charter school serving students in grades K–12 across the state of Pennsylvania. As a virtual institution, it provides a flexible, personalized education model that allows students to complete their coursework remotely from home. The school focuses on a student-centered approach, offering a blend of synchronous live lessons and asynchronous independent work, supported by a curriculum designed to meet state academic standards.

Beyond its core academics, CCA distinguishes itself by emphasizing career readiness and individualized learning paths. The school provides students with technology kits, including laptops and printers, to facilitate their remote studies and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, field trips, and social events to foster a sense of community among its dispersed student body. By leveraging technology to transcend geographic boundaries, CCA aims to provide an alternative educational environment for families seeking a customized pace or a non-traditional classroom experience.

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*Note: Please be aware that the URL provided in your prompt (connectionacademy.com) redirects to Pearson’s "Connections Academy," which is a different network of virtual schools. Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) is a separate, independent public charter school based in Pennsylvania that utilizes its own proprietary platform and infrastructure. Their official website is [ccaeducate.me](https://ccaeducate.me/).*
20,355
Total Students
1,170.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Demographic Student Count
White11,678
Hispanic3,532
Black3,385
Asian199
Two or More1,443
American Indian69
Pacific Islander49
  • White
    11,678 (57.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3,532 (17.4 %)
  • Black
    3,385 (16.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1,443 (7.1 %)
  • Asian
    199 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    69 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    49 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Phone: (717)710-3300
Website: http://www.ccaeducate.me
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 20,355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1,170.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 663
Grade 1 852
Grade 2 854
Grade 3 1,029
Grade 4 1,127
Grade 5 1,255
Grade 6 1,473
Grade 7 1,715
Grade 8 1,995
Grade 9 3,190
Grade 10 2,366
Grade 11 1,866
Grade 12 1,970

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten663
Grade 1852
Grade 2854
Grade 31,029
Grade 41,127
Grade 51,255
Grade 61,473
Grade 71,715
Grade 81,995
Grade 93,190
Grade 102,366
Grade 111,866
Grade 121,970
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10,37751%
Male9,97849%