How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS | Highlands SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 20,355 | 2,218 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS | Highlands SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,959 | $19,796 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 7.3% |
| State Revenue | 0.1% | 47.4% |
| Local Revenue | 87.7% | 45.2% |
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
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Highlands SD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS | Highlands SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.5% | 69.8% |
| African American | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 14.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 97.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS | Highlands SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 792.4:1 | 403.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 38.4% |
School Types
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Highlands SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.