PA Cyber Receives Early Charter Renewal from State Department of Education
The achievement kicks off the school’s 25th year of teaching
June 23, 2025
Following a comprehensive review, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has granted the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber) an early renewal of its charter as part of the state’s five-year review process. The new charter, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, marks a significant milestone and reinforces the strength of PA Cyber’s dynamic, innovative offerings for K-12 students.
Since its founding in 2000, PA Cyber has provided children in Pennsylvania with a comprehensive school experience, including in-depth support services and enrichment opportunities.
“The PDE gave positive feedback to our performance and operations during the review process, leading to an early charter renewal,” said Brian Hayden, CEO of PA Cyber. “This is an exciting accomplishment going into our 25th year of teaching.”
“The early renewal of our charter reflects the dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families,” said Steve Robinson, President of PA Cyber’s Board of Directors. “It’s also a promise for PA Cyber’s future. We strive to be the gold standard in cyber charter education and are committed to empowering every student to reach their full potential.”
The 2024–2025 school year in review:
- 11,075 students
- 1,042 graduates
- 756 full-time and 38 part-time employees
- 10 office locations statewide
PA Cyber looks forward to building on this success and continuing to provide high-quality, flexible education to students and families across Pennsylvania. Learn more here about what PA Cyber offers students when it comes to school choice.
About PA Cyber
Serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade, the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School is the most experienced online public school in Pennsylvania. PA Cyber’s online learning environments, personalized instructional methods, and curricula choices connect Pennsylvania students and families with state-certified and highly qualified teachers and rich academic content aligned to state standards. Founded in 2000, PA Cyber is headquartered in Midland (Beaver County) and maintains a network of support offices throughout the state. As a public school, PA Cyber is open for enrollment to any school-age child residing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
media contact
Jennie Harris / jennie.harris@pacyber.org