Commonwealth Charter Academy CS

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

20,355
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,959
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS operates 1 public schools serving 20,355 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 29,320 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dauphin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,959 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 87.7% local, 0.1% state, and 12.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 5/100, ranked #655 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 792.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 57.5% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% African American across the district's schools.

Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Commonwealth Charter Academy CS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Commonwealth Charter Academy CS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS student-counselor ratio is 792:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
0.1%
State
87.7%
Local

Funding Equity

5
Equity Score
655 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Dauphin County county, where this district is located.

$1,058
Studio/mo
$1,212
1 BR/mo
$1,493
2 BR/mo
$1,920
3 BR/mo
$1,977
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Commonwealth Charter Academy CS.

White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 15.4%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 7.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
792.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Commonwealth Charter Academy CS

School Enrollment
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs
Charter
29,320

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Commonwealth Charter Academy CS?

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 20,355 students.

How much does Commonwealth Charter Academy CS spend per student?

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS spends $16,959 per student. The district has an equity score of 5/100, ranking #655 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Commonwealth Charter Academy CS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Dauphin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Commonwealth Charter Academy CS?

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS students are 57.5% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Commonwealth Charter Academy CS?

Commonwealth Charter Academy CS has an equity score of 5/100, ranking #655 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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