Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Propel Cs-homestead 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 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Propel Cs-homestead 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 Propel Cs-homestead is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Propel Cs-homestead?
The graduation rate of Propel Cs-homestead is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Propel Cs-homestead?
512 students attend Propel Cs-homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Propel Cs-homestead students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Propel Cs-homestead?
Propel Cs-homestead has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Propel Cs-homestead offer ?
Propel Cs-homestead offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Propel Cs-homestead part of?
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