Propel CS-Braddock Hills

Charter School 673 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Propel Charter School-Braddock Hills is a public charter school located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Serving a diverse student population, the school is part of the Propel Schools network, which is known for its focus on providing high-quality, tuition-free education to students who might otherwise be underserved by their local school districts. The Braddock Hills campus typically serves students in grades K-8, emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong school culture, and a commitment to preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

At the core of the school's philosophy is a focus on personalized learning and character development. Propel Braddock Hills integrates technology into the classroom to support student-led inquiry and collaborative projects, while also placing significant importance on family involvement and community engagement. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to narrow the achievement gap, ensuring that every student has access to the resources and personalized attention necessary to reach their full academic potential.

673

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Propel CS-Braddock Hills
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	15
Black	544
Asian	5
Two or More	60
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Black
544 (80.8%)
Two or More
60 (8.9%)
White
39 (5.8%)
Hispanic
15 (2.2%)
American Indian
8 (1.2%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Propel CS-Braddock Hills
Phone:	(412)325-7305
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 35

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 58

Grade 9 76

Grade 10 66