Premier Arts And Science Charter School

500 North 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
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Bottom 50%
Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Premier Arts And Science Charter 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Premier Arts And Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Premier Arts And Science Charter School's student population of 187 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
187 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Premier Arts And Science Charter School 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 Premier Arts And Science Charter School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2368 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
38%
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15-19%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
22%
14%
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Black
74%
14%
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White
2%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Premier Arts And Science Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Premier Arts And Science Charter School's ranking?
Premier Arts And Science Charter School is ranked #2368 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Premier Arts And Science Charter School?
187 students attend Premier Arts And Science Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Premier Arts And Science Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Premier Arts And Science Charter School?
Premier Arts And Science Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Premier Arts And Science Charter School offer ?
Premier Arts And Science Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Premier Arts And Science Charter School part of?
Premier Arts And Science Charter School is part of Premier Arts And Science CS School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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