Serving 497 students in grades 5-12, Helen Thackston 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 was 4% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)4%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
15%
Black
32%
14%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)6-9%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Helen Thackston Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helen Thackston Charter School?
The graduation rate of Helen Thackston Charter School is 6-9%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Helen Thackston Charter School?
497 students attend Helen Thackston Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Helen Thackston Charter School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Thackston Charter School?
Helen Thackston Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Helen Thackston Charter School offer ?
Helen Thackston Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Helen Thackston Charter School part of?
Helen Thackston Charter School is part of Helen Thackston Charter School District.
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