Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship

Charter School 527 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship (PHCSE) is a unique public charter school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that distinguishes itself by integrating entrepreneurial principles into its core academic curriculum. Serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on fostering a culture of innovation, leadership, and critical thinking. By emphasizing project-based learning and business-oriented problem solving, the institution aims to equip students with the practical skills and personal agency necessary to navigate a modern, evolving economy.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is deeply committed to the holistic development of its students, emphasizing character education and community engagement. PHCSE provides a structured, supportive environment that encourages pupils to take initiative, collaborate effectively, and develop the resilience needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By blending traditional educational standards with an entrepreneurial mindset, the school strives to prepare its graduates not just to be successful students, but to be proactive, creative contributors to their future professional communities.
527
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Demographic Student Count
White52
Hispanic17
Black423
Asian2
Two or More31
American Indian2
  • Black
    423 (80.3%)
  • White
    52 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.9%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Phone: (412)793-6471
Website: http://phcharter.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 66
Grade 2 66
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 59
Grade 6 52
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten67
Grade 166
Grade 266
Grade 366
Grade 466
Grade 559
Grade 652
Grade 743
Grade 842
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26750.7%
Male26049.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)