Reach Cyber Charter School

Reach Cyber Charter School is a sizable public charter virtual school serving grades K-12 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with 6,146 students. While the school has seen fluctuations in its graduation and dropout rates, its academic performance consistently lags behind the state average across all grade levels and subjects.

Reach Cyber Charter School's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the state average, with only 6.5% of its students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 17.6% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, the school's academic outcomes remain well below par. In contrast, the nearby Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School and Cougar Academy have maintained higher proficiency rates, suggesting that Reach Cyber Charter School may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies and resource allocation to better support student learning.

The data also reveals that Reach Cyber Charter School's per-student spending has increased significantly, from $11,475 in 2020-2021 to $19,117 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. However, this increased investment does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the school's students. The stark differences in performance between Reach Cyber Charter School and the nearby charter and magnet schools highlight the need for the school to critically examine its practices and make necessary changes to better serve its students.