2025 This Is Pennridge Annual Report (8.5 x 11 in) Final - Flipbook - Page 19
Pennridge Online
Learning
Pennridge Online Learning offers the flexibility of a virtual education without
leaving the strength, pride, and community of Pennridge behind.
Unlike outside cyber charter schools, you remain a Pennridge student, enjoy full
access to district resources, and graduate with a respected Pennridge High School
diploma.
Any Cyber Charter School
Studies and Evidence show that
Pennsylvania students in private cyber
charter schools:
Recognized Pennridge Diploma –
Graduate with the same diploma
respected by colleges and employers.
Customizable Learning Paths – Work at
your own pace, mix online with inperson courses, and access AP, Dual
Enrollment, and UBCTS.
Personalized Local Support – Cyber
Liaison guidance, home school
support, and active parent visibility.
High-Quality Instruction by PAcertified teachers, flexible video
lessons, and on-demand tutoring.
Full Access to School Life – Sports,
clubs, arts, field trips, and 50+
extracurriculars.
Stay Local. Stay Supported. Stay Pennridge.
Experience significantly weaker
academic growth compared to brickand-mortar district peers—losing the
equivalent of up to a full academic year
in math learning progress each year
Cyber charters often lack deep,
consistent local oversight—many
operate under expired charters and have
limited ongoing state audits or
accountability and these students are
generally excluded from district-based
extracurricular activities, culture, and
school identity.
A state audit found these schools legally
stockpile taxpayer dollars in reserves
and spend on gift cards, staff bonuses,
parties, and events, unrelated to
classroom learning and receive inflated
per-pupil funding from Pennridge taxes.
These widely ranging tuition rates, up to
$25,000+ per student, regardless of
their actual costs, take resources and
opportunities from our local students
and classrooms.
