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Propel Cs-homestead

School · Propel Cs-homestead · Pittsburgh, PA

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

Charter

3447 East Carson Street Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

  • Math 9% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-45.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.8 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation7.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$29,195
Chronic Absenteeism43.5%

Students at Propel Cs-homestead score 14% 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 Proficiency9%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 44 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-homestead 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 84Very Walkable
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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
7.5% 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
Yeshiva Schools of PittsburghPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–122.1 mi349Compare →
Environmental Cs at Frick ParkCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–122.2 mi1,029Compare →
Yeshiva SchoolsPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–122.3 mi342Compare →
Western Pennsylvania School for the DeafPrivate · tuition9.1privatePK–122.5 mi196Compare →

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-homestead

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$29,195NCES 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-homestead is listed in Propel CS-Homestead; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Propel Cs-homestead

Propel Cs-homestead is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Propel Cs-homestead, serving approximately 517 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,568 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Propel Cs-homestead

What grades does Propel Cs-homestead serve?

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

How many students attend Propel Cs-homestead?

Propel Cs-homestead has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-homestead?

The student-teacher ratio at Propel Cs-homestead is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Propel Cs-homestead rank in PA?

Propel Cs-homestead ranks #2,568 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Propel Cs-homestead's MySchoolScout rating?

Propel Cs-homestead has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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-homestead?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Propel Cs-homestead has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Propel Cs-homestead a charter school?

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

Is Propel Cs-homestead a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Propel Cs-homestead 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
517
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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