Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School

1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 700 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School's student population of 700 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
700 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2366 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School's ranking?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School is ranked #2366 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School?
700 students attend Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School offer ?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School part of?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School is part of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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