Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS

School Overview
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School (PADCS) is a tuition-free, public cyber charter school serving students in grades K–12 throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Operating primarily in a virtual environment, the school provides a flexible, individualized education model designed to meet the needs of students who may thrive outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting. By utilizing a blend of synchronous live instruction and asynchronous coursework, the school aims to offer a personalized academic experience that allows students to progress at their own pace while receiving support from state-certified teachers.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between students, parents, and educators, fostering a community-focused approach to remote learning. In addition to a core academic curriculum, PADCS provides various extracurricular opportunities, virtual clubs, and field trips to help students stay socially connected despite the distance. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, the school integrates technology and modern instructional tools to ensure that learners develop the self-discipline and digital literacy skills necessary for future college or career success.
1,246
Total Students
101.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS
Demographic Student Count
White446
Hispanic278
Black383
Asian11
Two or More111
American Indian13
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    446 (35.8%)
  • Black
    383 (30.7%)
  • Hispanic
    278 (22.3%)
  • Two or More
    111 (8.9%)
  • American Indian
    13 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    11 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3%)
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 Distance Learning CS
Phone: (724)933-7300
Website: http://www.padistance.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 101.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 84
Grade 5 79
Grade 6 72
Grade 7 107
Grade 8 122
Grade 9 225
Grade 10 130
Grade 11 121
Grade 12 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten46
Grade 130
Grade 254
Grade 369
Grade 484
Grade 579
Grade 672
Grade 7107
Grade 8122
Grade 9225
Grade 10130
Grade 11121
Grade 12107
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female61749.5%
Male62950.5%