Perseus House CS of Excellence
Charter School
627 Students
High School 6th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 158 |
| Hispanic | 136 |
| Black | 246 |
| Asian | 48 |
| Two or More | 38 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black246 (39.2%)
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White158 (25.2%)
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Hispanic136 (21.7%)
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Asian48 (7.7%)
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Two or More38 (6.1%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 44 |
| Grade 7 | 49 |
| Grade 8 | 71 |
| Grade 9 | 98 |
| Grade 10 | 114 |
| Grade 11 | 127 |
| Grade 12 | 124 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 324 | 51.7% |
| Male | 303 | 48.3% |
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