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Ronald H Brown Charter School (Closed 2007)

279 Boas Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Ronald H Brown Charter School serves 364 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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 Kindergarten-8
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
85%
14%
White
3%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ronald H Brown Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ronald H Brown Charter School?
364 students attend Ronald H Brown Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ronald H Brown Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronald H Brown Charter School?
Ronald H Brown Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ronald H Brown Charter School offer ?
Ronald H Brown Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ronald H Brown Charter School part of?
Ronald H Brown Charter School is part of Ronald H Brown Charter School District.

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