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Gillingham Charter School vs. Pottsville Area High School

Should you attend Gillingham Charter School or Pottsville Area High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gillingham Charter School
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Pottsville Area High School
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Gillingham Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gillingham Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 951 students in grades 9-12, Pottsville Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
250 students
951 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gillingham Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pottsville Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gillingham Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pottsville Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gillingham Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pottsville Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gillingham Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gillingham Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pottsville Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pottsville Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2352 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1687 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gillingham Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pottsville Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gillingham Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gillingham Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pottsville Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gillingham Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gillingham Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pottsville Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gillingham Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gillingham Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pottsville Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gillingham Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gillingham Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pottsville Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gillingham Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pottsville Area High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
19
-
Grade 1 Students
22
-
Grade 2 Students
22
-
Grade 3 Students
22
-
Grade 4 Students
10
-
Grade 5 Students
22
-
Grade 6 Students
20
-
Grade 7 Students
22
-
Grade 8 Students
22
-
Grade 9 Students
20
241
Grade 10 Students
15
263
Grade 11 Students
16
219
Grade 12 Students
18
228

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gillingham Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gillingham Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gillingham Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gillingham Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gillingham Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gillingham Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gillingham Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gillingham Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gillingham Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gillingham Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pottsville Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pottsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gillingham Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gillingham Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pottsville Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gillingham Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gillingham Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pottsville Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gillingham Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gillingham Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pottsville Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pottsville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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