Charleroi High School is a public high school located in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, USA. The High School is operated by the Charleroi School District. It was built in 1965, and at the time was noted for being one of the few high schools in Pennsylvania to have a Planetarium. It was renovated in 1999-2001
Serving 299 students in grades 6-8, Charleroi Area Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charleroi Area MS's attendance zone encompasses the entire Charleroi school district, covering approximately 26.1 square miles in Charleroi, PA. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charleroi Area Middle School's student population of 299 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charleroi Area Middle 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 Charleroi Area Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2078 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleroi Area Middle School's ranking?
Charleroi Area Middle School is ranked #2078 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Charleroi Area Middle School?
299 students attend Charleroi Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Charleroi Area Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charleroi Area Middle School?
Charleroi Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charleroi Area Middle School offer ?
Charleroi Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charleroi Area Middle School part of?
Charleroi Area Middle School is part of Charleroi School District.
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