Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School serves 193 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School's student population of 193 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
63%
14%
White
9%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School?
193 students attend Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School?
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School offer ?
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School part of?
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School is part of Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School located?
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Midtown.
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