Gillingham Charter School

Gillingham Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, serving 250 students in grades K-12. As a charter school, it operates independently from the traditional public school district, allowing for more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Gillingham Charter School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.7% to 88.8% over the past few years, which is a notable achievement. The school's dropout rates have also been low, ranging from 0% to 1.8% in recent years, significantly lower than the state average. However, the school's test scores, particularly in Mathematics, are significantly lower than the state averages, with a proficiency rate of 16.1% in PSSA Math compared to the state average of 41.7%. This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its math instruction and support for students in this subject area.

Despite the academic challenges, the school's per-student spending has steadily increased over the past few years, from $16,351 in 2019-2020 to $19,476 in 2022-2023, indicating that the school is allocating resources to support its students and program offerings. Additionally, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are more competitive, with a rate of 34.1% compared to the state average of 48.5%, suggesting that the school may have a stronger focus or approach in ELA instruction. However, the school's low proficiency rates in Keystone Exams for Algebra I (8.3%) and Biology (16.7%) indicate that the school may face challenges in preparing students for success in STEM-related subjects.