Pennsylvania Cyber CS
Charter School
9,838 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber) is one of the oldest and largest online public charter schools in the United States. Headquartered in Midland, Pennsylvania, the school provides a tuition-free, K-12 education to students across the Commonwealth. By utilizing a synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning model, PA Cyber offers flexibility for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom environment, including those with unique scheduling needs, medical concerns, or a preference for self-paced learning.
The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic experience by blending online coursework with a variety of support systems, including certified teachers, academic advisors, and specialized counselors. Beyond the standard curriculum, PA Cyber is known for offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, regional events, and career-readiness programs to help bridge the gap between virtual learning and social development. By focusing on individualized learning paths, the school aims to provide a rigorous, technology-driven education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter college, the military, or the workforce.
The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic experience by blending online coursework with a variety of support systems, including certified teachers, academic advisors, and specialized counselors. Beyond the standard curriculum, PA Cyber is known for offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, regional events, and career-readiness programs to help bridge the gap between virtual learning and social development. By focusing on individualized learning paths, the school aims to provide a rigorous, technology-driven education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter college, the military, or the workforce.
9,838
Total Students
422.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6,827 |
| Hispanic | 549 |
| Black | 1,240 |
| Asian | 185 |
| Two or More | 1,016 |
| American Indian | 17 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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White6,827 (69.4 %)
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Black1,240 (12.6 %)
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Two or More1,016 (10.3 %)
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Hispanic549 (5.6 %)
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Asian185 (1.9 %)
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American Indian17 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.0 %)
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: | Pennsylvania Cyber CS |
| Phone: | (724)643-1180 |
| Website: | http://www.pacyber.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 9,838 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 422.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
278
Grade 1
400
Grade 2
371
Grade 3
431
Grade 4
473
Grade 5
520
Grade 6
653
Grade 7
849
Grade 8
942
Grade 9
1,564
Grade 10
1,169
Grade 11
1,194
Grade 12
994
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 278 |
| Grade 1 | 400 |
| Grade 2 | 371 |
| Grade 3 | 431 |
| Grade 4 | 473 |
| Grade 5 | 520 |
| Grade 6 | 653 |
| Grade 7 | 849 |
| Grade 8 | 942 |
| Grade 9 | 1,564 |
| Grade 10 | 1,169 |
| Grade 11 | 1,194 |
| Grade 12 | 994 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 5,087 | 51.7% |
| Male | 4,751 | 48.3% |
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