Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Propel Cs-homestead 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 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Propel Cs-homestead ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Propel Cs-homestead's student population of 517 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Propel Cs-homestead 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 Propel Cs-homestead is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2594 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
3%
15%

Black
83%
14%

White
4%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Propel Cs-homestead's ranking?
Propel Cs-homestead is ranked #2594 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Propel Cs-homestead often compared to?
Propel Cs-homesteadis often viewed alongside schools like Barrett Elementary School, Steel Valley Middle School, Linton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Propel Cs-homestead?
The graduation rate of Propel Cs-homestead is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Propel Cs-homestead?
517 students attend Propel Cs-homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Propel Cs-homestead students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Propel Cs-homestead?
Propel Cs-homestead has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Propel Cs-homestead offer ?
Propel Cs-homestead offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Propel Cs-homestead part of?
Propel Cs-homestead is part of Propel CS-Homestead School District.
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