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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 52 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black | 423 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 31 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Black423 (80.3%)
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White52 (9.9%)
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Two or More31 (5.9%)
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Hispanic17 (3.2%)
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Asian2 (0.4%)
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American Indian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 267 | 50.7% |
| Male | 260 | 49.3% |
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