Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Propel Cs-homestead 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% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Propel Cs-homestead ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Propel Cs-homestead's student population of 476 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Propel Cs-homestead 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 Propel Cs-homestead 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
#2576 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
83%
14%
White
2%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Propel Cs-homestead's ranking?
Propel Cs-homestead is ranked #2576 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Propel Cs-homestead often compared to?
Propel Cs-homesteadis often viewed alongside schools like Barrett Elementary School, Steel Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Propel Cs-homestead?
The graduation rate of Propel Cs-homestead is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Propel Cs-homestead?
476 students attend Propel Cs-homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Propel Cs-homestead students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Propel Cs-homestead?
Propel Cs-homestead has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Propel Cs-homestead offer ?
Propel Cs-homestead offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Propel Cs-homestead part of?
Propel Cs-homestead is part of Propel CS-Homestead School District.
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