Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District

1500 Highland Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 684 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 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,928 Schools
# Students
684 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 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%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
94%
14%
% White
n/a
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,885 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,909 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,885
$23,696
Spending / Student
$14,909
$23,119

Best Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

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 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

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 684 students.
What is the rank of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District is ranked #577 out of 678 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?
94% of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District students are Black, 5% 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 District?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,909 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 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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