Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District

1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 701 students in Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,929 Schools
# Students
701 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#574 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
38%
38%
55%
25-29%
57%
85%
87.5%
(2022-23)
33.6%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
% Black
91%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% White
1%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,342 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,835 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$44,930 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$43,758 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,342
$26,978
Spending / Student
$20,835
$26,274

Best Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 859-3010
Gr: K-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 701 students.
What is the rank of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District is ranked #574 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District?
91% of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,835 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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