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Bear Creek Community CS

Bear Creek Community CS · Luzerne County · 30 Charter School Way, Bear Creek Township, PA 18702.0

(570)820-4070

4/10
#935
Rank 935 out of 1,545
English Language Arts5/10 · #887 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #1030 · 33rd percentile
Science6/10 · #658 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the Pocono-adjacent landscape of Bear Creek Township in Luzerne County, Bear Creek Community Charter School draws families who want a smaller, community-rooted alternative to traditional public schools in the greater Wilkes-Barre area. Academic performance sits around the middle of the pack statewide, with science showing the most relative strength, making it a reasonable fit for families prioritizing a tight-knit environment over top-tier test scores. The surrounding area offers a quieter, semi-rural feel with easy access to the outdoor recreation the Pocono region is known for — a lifestyle that tends to appeal to families looking for a slower pace without straying too far from northeastern Pennsylvania's urban centers.

Student Demographics

375 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
267 (71%)
Hispanic
41 (11%)
Multiple Races
39 (10%)
African American
25 (7%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners8 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged203 (54%)
Students with Disabilities80 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

604
Enrollment
43
Teachers (FTE)
14:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1458 · 8th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.