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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.
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School Overview

School
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
2605 Nicolson Road, Suite 4100
Sewickley, PA 15143
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,166 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 610 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
1,166 students
610 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
64% | 36%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12.
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2545 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#857 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 with the average graduation rate observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
30
-
Grade 1 Students
50
-
Grade 2 Students
62
-
Grade 3 Students
74
-
Grade 4 Students
58
-
Grade 5 Students
67
-
Grade 6 Students
96
54
Grade 7 Students
101
54
Grade 8 Students
106
80
Grade 9 Students
222
122
Grade 10 Students
110
108
Grade 11 Students
109
104
Grade 12 Students
81
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
31%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
39%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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