Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs

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Sewickley, Pennsylvania - 1 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs #573 of 648 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,167 per pupil, Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs ranks #551 of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,229
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,167
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs operates 1 public schools serving 1,229 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Allegheny County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,167 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 671 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 89.4% local, 0.4% state, and 10.3% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 25/100, ranked #573 of 648 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 124.6:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 18.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.8% White, 30.7% African American, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs, enrolling 1,246 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs a distant remainder — means Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs student-counselor ratio is 125:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs chronic absenteeism rate is 18.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs is typically wider than the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.3%
Federal
0.4%
State
89.4%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
573 / 648
State Rank
49
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs.

White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 30.7%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 8.9%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
124.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs

School Enrollment
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs
Charter
1,246

How Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Wyalusing Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Southern Columbia Area Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mast Community Cs Iii Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Chestnut Ridge Sd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs?

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,229 students.

How much does Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs spend per student?

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs spends $15,167 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #573 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs?

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs students are 35.8% White, 30.7% African American, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs?

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #573 out of 648 districts in Pennsylvania.