School Overview
Chester Charter School for the Arts (CCSA) is a K–12 public charter school located in Chester, Pennsylvania, dedicated to providing a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with an intensive focus on the arts. The school was founded with the mission to serve the students of Chester by offering a high-quality educational alternative that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression. By embedding disciplines like music, visual arts, theater, and dance into the daily learning experience, CCSA aims to foster not only academic achievement but also the personal and social development of its students.

The school operates with a commitment to closing the opportunity gap, providing a supportive environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom. With a focus on preparing graduates for success in college and professional careers, CCSA emphasizes high expectations, character development, and community engagement. By blending traditional core subjects with artistic exploration, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, innovative, and resilient individuals prepared to contribute meaningfully to their community and the world at large.
701
Total Students
51.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic42
Black637
Asian2
Two or More12
American Indian3
  • Black
    637 (90.9%)
  • Hispanic
    42 (6.0%)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.7%)
  • White
    5 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Phone: (610)859-3010
Website: http://www.ccsascholars.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 53
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 55
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 54
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten52
Grade 153
Grade 253
Grade 353
Grade 454
Grade 556
Grade 655
Grade 756
Grade 854
Grade 953
Grade 1059
Grade 1154
Grade 1249
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35750.9%
Male34449.1%