Below Average
#2229 of 2,846 schools in PA
Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus
High School · Chester County Technical College High School · Phoenixville, PA
A Chester County Technical College High School high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1580 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
- Math 9% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenixville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,472
Median home value
$426,000
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenixville Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,249 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,164 | Compare → |
| Kimberton Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Valley Forge Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chester County Technical College High School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $110,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus is listed in Chester County Technical College High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus
Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus is a public high school in Phoenixville, PA, part of Chester County Technical College High School, serving approximately 96 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,229 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus
What grades does Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus serve?
Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus?
Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus rank in PA?
Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus ranks #2,229 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus a charter school?
No, Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus a Title I school?
No, Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus?
96.9% of students at Chester County Tech College HS - Pickering Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Phone
- (610) 933-8877
- Area population (ZIP 19460)
- 43,927
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19460; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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