21st Century Cyber Charter School

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21st Century Cyber Charter School
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Type Charter school
Established2001;20 years ago (2001)
Grades 612
LanguageEnglish

The 21st Century Cyber Charter School (21CCCS) is a cyber charter school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is a diploma granting school serving students in Pennsylvania from grades 6 through 12.[ citation needed ] As per U.S. News, 21CCCS is ranked #171 in Philadelphia, PA Metro Area Rankings and #11,198 in the National Rankings. [1]

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Past and Future

21CCCS was established in 2001 by the Intermediate Units of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery and their 64 member school districts, with an aim to provide a student-focused cyber education in an engaging environment. The school board is governed by public educators and parents. [2] It is a private non-profit tuition-free school. [3]

According to the recent School Performance Profile (SPP), 21CCCS has achieved the top score among all cyber charter schools and also has been recognized as the highest performing cyber charter school in Pennsylvania through a combination of PSSA scores, Keystone Exam scores, PSAT participation and SAT scores. [4]

Academics

The curriculum at 21CCCS integrates Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. [5] It uses educational technology methods to provide a flexible curriculum to accommodate each student’s learning style. Every student is assigned to an Academic Advisor to help students and parents adjust to cyber learning. The school also provides AP and honors courses. [6]

Notable alumni

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References

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