Serving 101 students in grades 6-10, Life Male Steam Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School's student population of 101 students has grown by 119% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School 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 Life Male Steam Academy Charter School is 0.30, which is less 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
#2584 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
83%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Male Steam Academy Charter School's ranking?
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School is ranked #2584 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Life Male Steam Academy Charter School?
101 students attend Life Male Steam Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Life Male Steam Academy Charter School students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life Male Steam Academy Charter School?
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Life Male Steam Academy Charter School offer ?
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Life Male Steam Academy Charter School part of?
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School is part of Life Male Steam Academy Charter School District.
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