Pennsylvania Leadership CS
Charter School
3,283 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS) is a tuition-free, public cyber charter school serving students in grades K–12 across the state of Pennsylvania. Headquartered in West Chester, the school utilizes a sophisticated online learning platform to provide a flexible, asynchronous education that allows students to work at their own pace. By blending rigorous academic standards with the convenience of remote instruction, PALCS aims to provide an individualized educational experience that can be tailored to the specific needs and goals of each student, whether they are pursuing advanced academics, performing arts, or extracurricular passions.
Beyond its core curriculum, PALCS is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings and its focus on fostering a sense of community despite its virtual nature. The school provides students with opportunities to participate in clubs, student organizations, and periodic in-person events throughout the state, ensuring that students stay engaged socially and academically. With a commitment to innovation, the school also features specialized programs, such as the Center for Performing and Fine Arts, providing a comprehensive alternative for families seeking an educational environment that differs from the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting.
Beyond its core curriculum, PALCS is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings and its focus on fostering a sense of community despite its virtual nature. The school provides students with opportunities to participate in clubs, student organizations, and periodic in-person events throughout the state, ensuring that students stay engaged socially and academically. With a commitment to innovation, the school also features specialized programs, such as the Center for Performing and Fine Arts, providing a comprehensive alternative for families seeking an educational environment that differs from the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting.
3,283
Total Students
245.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,004 |
| Hispanic | 258 |
| Black | 577 |
| Asian | 213 |
| Two or More | 217 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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White2,004 (61.0 %)
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Black577 (17.6 %)
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Hispanic258 (7.9 %)
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Two or More217 (6.6 %)
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Asian213 (6.5 %)
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American Indian9 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander5 (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: | Pennsylvania Leadership CS |
| Phone: | (610)701-3333 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 3,283 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 245.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
104
Grade 1
118
Grade 2
146
Grade 3
146
Grade 4
129
Grade 5
188
Grade 6
248
Grade 7
293
Grade 8
332
Grade 9
434
Grade 10
401
Grade 11
403
Grade 12
341
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 104 |
| Grade 1 | 118 |
| Grade 2 | 146 |
| Grade 3 | 146 |
| Grade 4 | 129 |
| Grade 5 | 188 |
| Grade 6 | 248 |
| Grade 7 | 293 |
| Grade 8 | 332 |
| Grade 9 | 434 |
| Grade 10 | 401 |
| Grade 11 | 403 |
| Grade 12 | 341 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,690 | 51.5% |
| Male | 1,593 | 48.5% |
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