Serving 360 students in grades 7-12, Truebright Science Academy 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)18%
10%
Black
(15-16)78%
15%
White
(15-16)4%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)70-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Truebright Science Academy CS 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Truebright Science Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Truebright Science Academy Charter School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Truebright Science Academy Charter School?
360 students attend Truebright Science Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Truebright Science Academy Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truebright Science Academy Charter School?
Truebright Science Academy Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Truebright Science Academy Charter School offer ?
Truebright Science Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Truebright Science Academy Charter School part of?
Truebright Science Academy Charter School is part of Truebright Science Academy CS School District.
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