Serving 601 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 36%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (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
Top Rankings
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Perseus House Cs Of Excellence's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2680 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
40%
14%
White
24%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
60%
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 #2680 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 36% 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 60-64%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Perseus House Cs Of Excellence?
601 students attend Perseus House Cs Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Perseus House Cs Of Excellence students are Black, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% 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 16:1, 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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