Gillingham Charter School

Gillingham Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
915 HOWARD Ave,  Pottsville, PA
4.0
4.2
250 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nicolle Hutchinson
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.48

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
43.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
610
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
3.1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
11.5%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
404:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
70.4%
Hispanic
13.8%
Two or more races
7.7%
Black
6.9%
Native American
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 8 Students
Temple University 6 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 6 Students
Pennsylvania College of Technology 6 Students
Penn State Schuylkill 5 Students
New York University 4 Students
University of Pennsylvania 4 Students
Moravian University 4 Students
Duke University 3 Students
Dickinson College 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 4 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Biology 2 Students
Political Science and Government 2 Students
Pre-Law Studies 2 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 2 Students
Fine Arts 2 Students
Agriculture 1 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 1 Students
Anthropology 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
9/24/2021
Best school I've ever been to. The teachers there actually care about the students and find ways to get them engaged it the curriculum.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/7/2023
We are a founding family of Gillingham. Our oldest graduated a year early and went to college. She even wrote a poem for one of the teachers which is still in the classroom. Our other two love the school. I love the way the teachers reach out to students. They truly care a great deal. And their meth...
5.0 other
6/28/2023
My grandchildren are thriving in this school. I often have them tell me things that they have learned in the classroom. And because of the school they love to learn. they are like little sponges. My children attended our local school district and never once did I hear anything about what they learne...
5.0 parent
6/28/2023
We have been a part of the Gillingham community since 2015. I’m beyond impressed with the Charlotte Mason style education that my children are receiving. Spanish, Latin, instrumental lessons, physical education, nature study, studying composers and artists…all happening as early as Kinder. These typ...
5.0 parent
6/26/2023
I've have children in GCS since it's opened and we have had a wonderful experience.

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Gillingham Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 915 HOWARD Ave in Pottsville, PA. The school has a total enrollment of 250 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Gillingham Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48. The average SAT score is 1200. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pottsville Area High School, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary High School, Schuylkill Haven Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Pottsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gillingham Charter School.

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