Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School
Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-12 | Commonwealth Connections Academy CS
Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School is located in Harrisburg, PA and is one of 8 schools in Commonwealth Connections Academy Cs School District. It is a charter school that serves 4424 students in grades K-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
4050 Crums Mill Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 651-7200
Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Baptist Christian Academy 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Bible Baptist School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Sporting Hill Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| The Childrens Garden Of St Johns Lutheran Church 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Oakwood Baptist Day School 1.1 miles | n/a |
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CookieTish: I love this school because it allows me to homeschool and have teacher support. My kid is getting all A's on everything and loves doing his school work. I love the curriculum and the supplies are always right on target to make it easy to teach. When I have difficulty in an assignment that I am teaching, the base teacher is excellent at helping me and my kid overcome it. So glad I made the decision to use them. Definately a 100% thumbs up to this school and all their staff. They have so many field trips and activity days. Beginning and end of school year picnics. Awesome time all the way around.
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When my son was in 1st grade at a brick and mortar school, he had a terrifying experience that would shape the way he felt about learning. He came home with bruises after being bullied. The school did nothing. After that day, my son hated school and I worried about my son’s safety. To me, that is not how a child’s learning experience should go. Then, we joined Commonwealth Connections Academy (CCA) while researching online public schools on the internet. We were impressed by the various clubs and activities, numerous field trips, and wide array of elective courses. Not once, have I regretted our decision to enroll with Connections Academy. They have truly been a blessing in our lives. My timid son has come out of his shell and looks forward to visiting friends during field trips. He is excelling! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. When I requested testing for learning disabilities, my request was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Throughout the entire process, I knew they had my son’s best interests at heart! I have also found the teachers to be accessible and quick to respond to questions. It is the professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to their students and ensuring that the students have the tools they need to learn and grow that continues to keep us with CCA. Thank you, CCA for your dedication to quality education that allows children to soar! We look forward to the years ahead as we continue to be a part of the CCA family!
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CCA has great curriculum and supportive certified teachers.
They provide many opportunities for social outings weekly.
CCA is a great vitual choice for families/ students to receive an excellent education outside of the traditional school setting.
They provide many opportunities for social outings weekly.
CCA is a great vitual choice for families/ students to receive an excellent education outside of the traditional school setting.
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Teri L. Butts: Three of my children used this great online charter school. The teachers we had were all very supportive of our children and personally cared about their educational needs. A parent has access to all of the teachers, staff and administration throughout the day. The coursework is user friendly to the student and diverse in learning styles. Afterschool tutors are there to help with any subject material the student may be struggling to understand. There are many field trip opportunities to choose from all around the state as well as school clubs and activities. At the end of the year, a picnic was held for the day at an amusement park with all costs covered. This was a wonderful opportunity to meet these great teachers and say Thank you!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 4424
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School had 48% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
72%
Black
16%
Hispanic
6%
Two or More Races
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Commonwealth Connections Academy CS District Spending
$7,248Per Pupil
The Commonwealth Connections Academy CS spends $7,248 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 88% on instruction, 12% on support services, 0% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Commonwealth Connections Academy CS District
25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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2 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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