Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School vs. Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
Should you attend Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School or Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
2605 Nicolson Road
Sewickley, PA 15143
Sewickley, PA 15143
Rating
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Rating
: 7/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,246 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 618 students in grades 6-12, Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
1,246 students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2545 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#857 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
80-89%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
-
Grade 1 Students
30
-
Grade 2 Students
54
-
Grade 3 Students
69
-
Grade 4 Students
84
-
Grade 5 Students
79
-
Grade 6 Students
72
79
Grade 7 Students
107
54
Grade 8 Students
122
52
Grade 9 Students
225
130
Grade 10 Students
130
101
Grade 11 Students
121
105
Grade 12 Students
107
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
3%
% Black
31%
38%
% White
36%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%