Premier Arts and Science CS

Premier Arts and Science CS
500 North 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
Charter School 156 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Premier Arts and Science Charter School (PASCS) is a public charter school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a dual focus, aiming to integrate a rigorous academic curriculum in core subjects like math and science with a robust arts program. By emphasizing both disciplines, the school seeks to foster a well-rounded educational environment that encourages student creativity, critical thinking, and intellectual development.

As a charter school, PASCS operates independently of the local school district while remaining tuition-free and open to the public. Its mission is centered on providing high-quality instruction within a supportive community, often highlighting smaller class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve proficiency in state standards. The school serves as an alternative for families in the Harrisburg area who are looking for a specialized educational experience that balances traditional academic preparation with artistic expression.
156
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    111 (71.2%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (20.5%)
  • White
    10 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Premier Arts and Science CS
Phone: (717)234-3200
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 44
Gender Ratio