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Premier Arts And Science Charter School District

500 North 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 163 students in Premier Arts And Science Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Premier Arts And Science Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,928 Schools
# Students
163 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Premier Arts And Science Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#683 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
6-9%
36%
10-14%
55%
30-39%
57%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.59
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
28%
15%
% Black
64%
14%
% White
3%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,730 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,675 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,730
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,675
$23,119

Best Premier Arts And Science Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Premier Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 North 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 234-3200
Gr: K-3 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Premier Arts And Science Charter School District?
Premier Arts And Science Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 163 students.
What is the rank of Premier Arts And Science Charter School District?
Premier Arts And Science Charter School District is ranked #643 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Premier Arts And Science Charter School District?
64% of Premier Arts And Science Charter School District students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Premier Arts And Science Charter School District?
Premier Arts And Science Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Premier Arts And Science Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,675 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-05
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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