Serving 627 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 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence's student population of 627 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence 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 Perseus House Cs Of Excellence is 0.73, which is more 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
#2690 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
59%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 #2690 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 17% 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 70-74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Perseus House Cs Of Excellence?
627 students attend Perseus House Cs Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Perseus House Cs Of Excellence students are Black, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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