Propel CS-Montour

www.propelschools.org/

Charter School 794 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Propel Charter School-Montour is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Robinson Township area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of the wider Propel Schools network, the Montour campus serves students in grades K–8, operating under a mission to provide high-quality education that prepares students for college and future career success. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a focus on character development and social-emotional growth, aiming to close the achievement gap for students in the region.

The Montour campus is characterized by a strong school culture that prioritizes family partnership and individualized student attention. By utilizing small class sizes and data-driven instruction, the faculty works to meet the unique needs of each learner. In addition to core academic subjects, the school integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity throughout the elementary and middle school years.

794

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Propel CS-Montour
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	31
Black	475
Asian	1
Two or More	111
American Indian	5

Black
475 (59.8%)
White
171 (21.5%)
Two or More
111 (14.0%)
Hispanic
31 (3.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Propel CS-Montour
Phone:	(412)325-7305
Website:	http://www.propelschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 60

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 66

Grade 9 69

Grade 10 59