Chester Charter Scholars Academy, formerly Chester Charter School for the Arts, is a public non-profit charter school in Chester, Pennsylvania, serving the Chester-Upland School District. The school currently provides kindergarten through 12th grade. The junior class will become the first senior class in 2018/2019.
Serving 684 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chester Charter Scholars 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School's student population of 684 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Rankings
Chester Charter Scholars 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 Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School is 0.11, which is less 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
#2366 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
94%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sabers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School's ranking?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School is ranked #2366 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School often compared to?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester Community Charter 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 36% PA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School?
684 students attend Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School offer ?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School part of?
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School is part of Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School District.
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