Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Charter School
701 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic | 42 |
| Black | 637 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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Black637 (90.9%)
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Hispanic42 (6.0%)
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Two or More12 (1.7%)
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White5 (0.7%)
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American Indian3 (0.4%)
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Asian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 357 | 50.9% |
| Male | 344 | 49.1% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School
Not reported M - M
Not reported M - M
Other K - 12th