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Commonwealth Charter Academy CS

Pennsylvania · Public School District
1
Schools
20,355
Students
$16,959
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
54.0%
Graduation Rate
-32.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 20,355 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 54.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,959 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Commonwealth Charter Academy CSCharterKG–1220,355
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,959+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
88%
State
0.1%
Local (property tax)
87.7%
Federal
12.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (88%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
20,355
Students
—
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate54.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,959 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 54.0%, graduation is 32.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Commonwealth Charter Academy CS?
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS has 1 public school, serving a total of 20,355 students.
What is the graduation rate for Commonwealth Charter Academy CS?
The graduation rate is 54.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Commonwealth Charter Academy CS spend per student?
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS spends $16,959 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Commonwealth Charter Academy CS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Commonwealth Charter Academy CS is a charter school.
What grade levels does Commonwealth Charter Academy CS serve?
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Commonwealth Charter Academy CS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Commonwealth Charter Academy CS is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.