Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Chester Upland Stem Magnet High 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
94%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥95%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School?
377 students attend Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School offer ?
Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School part of?
Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School is part of Chester-Upland School District.
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