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Propel Cs-braddock Hills

School · Propel Cs-braddock Hills · Pittsburgh, PA

A charter school in Pittsburgh, PA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3447 E. Carson Street Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

  • Math 10% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.91 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-41.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-36.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation3.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$20,574
Chronic Absenteeism55.1%

Students at Propel Cs-braddock Hills score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Propel Cs-braddock Hills sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), 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

$71,299

Median home value

$251,900

Median rent

$1,458/mo

College educated

60.7%

Homeownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pace SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–121.6 mi115Compare →
Western Pennsylvania School for the DeafPrivate · tuition9.1privatePK–122.0 mi196Compare →
Plea SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–92.5 mi33Compare →
Environmental Cs at Frick ParkCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–122.7 mi1,029Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Propel Cs-braddock Hills

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$20,574NCES 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.

Propel Cs-braddock Hills is listed in Propel CS-Braddock Hills; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Propel Cs-braddock Hills

Propel Cs-braddock Hills is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Propel Cs-braddock Hills, serving approximately 711 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,645 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Propel Cs-braddock Hills

What grades does Propel Cs-braddock Hills serve?

Propel Cs-braddock Hills serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Propel Cs-braddock Hills?

Propel Cs-braddock Hills has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-braddock Hills?

The student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-braddock Hills is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Propel Cs-braddock Hills rank in PA?

Propel Cs-braddock Hills ranks #2,645 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Propel Cs-braddock Hills's MySchoolScout rating?

Propel Cs-braddock Hills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Propel Cs-braddock Hills?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Propel Cs-braddock Hills has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Propel Cs-braddock Hills a charter school?

Yes, Propel Cs-braddock Hills is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Propel Cs-braddock Hills a Title I school?

No, Propel Cs-braddock Hills is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Propel Cs-braddock Hills?

100.0% of students at Propel Cs-braddock Hills 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
711
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 15203)
10,713
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
29.8
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 15203; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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