Perseus House CS of Excellence

School Overview
Perseus House Charter School of Excellence (PHCSE), located at 1511 Peach Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the broader Perseus House organization. The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a more personalized, structured, and supportive learning environment than what is typically found in traditional public schools. By integrating academic rigor with social and behavioral support systems, the school aims to address the holistic needs of its students, many of whom may have faced challenges in previous educational settings.

The academic program at PHCSE emphasizes core curriculum standards while leveraging the resources of the Perseus House network, which has a long-standing history of providing youth services in the Erie area. The school focuses on fostering a culture of accountability and personal growth, preparing students for post-secondary success through individualized attention and a community-oriented approach. By combining classroom instruction with an emphasis on character development and life skills, Perseus House Charter School of Excellence strives to empower its students to overcome barriers and achieve their long-term educational and professional goals.
627
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perseus House CS of Excellence
Demographic Student Count
White158
Hispanic136
Black246
Asian48
Two or More38
American Indian1
  • Black
    246 (39.2%)
  • White
    158 (25.2%)
  • Hispanic
    136 (21.7%)
  • Asian
    48 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    38 (6.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Perseus House CS of Excellence
Phone: (814)480-5914
Website: http://www.charterschoolofexcellence.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 44
Grade 7 49
Grade 8 71
Grade 9 98
Grade 10 114
Grade 11 127
Grade 12 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Perseus House CS of Excellence
Grade Student Count
Grade 644
Grade 749
Grade 871
Grade 998
Grade 10114
Grade 11127
Grade 12124
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Perseus House CS of Excellence
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32451.7%
Male30348.3%