Pennsylvania’s largest cyber charter school expands real estate footprint in Philadelphia

Commonwealth Charter Academy, Pennsylvania’s largest cyber charter school, has acquired a 32,000-square-foot building in Philadelphia’s Navy Yard for staff offices and student services. The school’s enrollment has nearly doubled to 35,000 students, with 5,000 in Philadelphia, and it has spent $50 million on real estate statewide since 2022. Critics argue the expansion reflects excess funding not used for education, while officials emphasize improved access for families.