Serving 585 students in grades 6-12, Perseus House Cs Of Excellence 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perseus House Cs Of Excellence is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2453 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
44%
14%
White
27%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perseus House Cs Of Excellence's ranking?
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence is ranked #2453 out of 2,549 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perseus House Cs Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of Perseus House Cs Of Excellence is 50-54%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perseus House Cs Of Excellence?
585 students attend Perseus House Cs Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Perseus House Cs Of Excellence students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perseus House Cs Of Excellence?
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Perseus House Cs Of Excellence offer ?
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Perseus House Cs Of Excellence part of?
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence is part of Perseus House CS Of Excellence School District.
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