Collegium Charter School

Collegium Charter School is a public charter school located in Exton, Pennsylvania that serves 2,610 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school provides an alternative educational experience compared to traditional public schools in the area.

Collegium Charter School has seen impressive improvements in its graduation rates, reaching 99.1% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average of 87.9%. The school's dropout rate has also been declining, reaching just 0.1% in the 2023-2024 school year, much lower than the state average of 1.4%. However, the school's test scores on the PSSA and Keystone Exams lag behind the state averages across most grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math for all grades was 19.5% compared to the state average of 41.7%, and in PSSA English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate was 33.8% compared to the state's 48.5%. Collegium Charter School also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting it serves a predominantly low-income student population.

When comparing Collegium Charter School to other nearby charter schools, such as Avon Grove Charter School and Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, Collegium Charter School generally underperforms in terms of test scores and proficiency rates. However, it maintains higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than these nearby charter schools. The school's performance on standardized tests is also lower than the state averages for traditional public schools in Pennsylvania, suggesting it may be struggling to provide the same level of academic rigor and support as traditional public schools. The significant fluctuations in the school's spending per student over the years may also be a contributing factor to its academic performance.