Commonwealth Charter Academy CS

School Overview
Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) is a large, tuition-free public cyber charter school serving students in grades K–12 across the state of Pennsylvania. As a virtual institution, it provides a flexible, personalized education model that allows students to complete their coursework remotely from home. The school focuses on a student-centered approach, offering a blend of synchronous live lessons and asynchronous independent work, supported by a curriculum designed to meet state academic standards.

Beyond its core academics, CCA distinguishes itself by emphasizing career readiness and individualized learning paths. The school provides students with technology kits, including laptops and printers, to facilitate their remote studies and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, field trips, and social events to foster a sense of community among its dispersed student body. By leveraging technology to transcend geographic boundaries, CCA aims to provide an alternative educational environment for families seeking a customized pace or a non-traditional classroom experience.

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*Note: Please be aware that the URL provided in your prompt (connectionacademy.com) redirects to Pearson’s "Connections Academy," which is a different network of virtual schools. Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) is a separate, independent public charter school based in Pennsylvania that utilizes its own proprietary platform and infrastructure. Their official website is [ccaeducate.me](https://ccaeducate.me/).*
29,320
Total Students
1,808.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Demographic Student Count
White16,872
Hispanic5,256
Black4,523
Asian305
Two or More2,214
American Indian114
Pacific Islander36
  • White
    16,872 (57.5%)
  • Hispanic
    5,256 (17.9%)
  • Black
    4,523 (15.4%)
  • Two or More
    2,214 (7.6%)
  • Asian
    305 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    114 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    36 (0.1%)
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: Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Phone: (717)710-3300
Website: http://www.ccaeducate.me
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 29,320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1,808.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 847
Grade 1 995
Grade 2 1,081
Grade 3 1,267
Grade 4 1,272
Grade 5 1,585
Grade 6 2,016
Grade 7 2,428
Grade 8 2,823
Grade 9 4,369
Grade 10 3,840
Grade 11 4,062
Grade 12 2,735

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten847
Grade 1995
Grade 21,081
Grade 31,267
Grade 41,272
Grade 51,585
Grade 62,016
Grade 72,428
Grade 82,823
Grade 94,369
Grade 103,840
Grade 114,062
Grade 122,735
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14,92750.9%
Male14,39349.1%