PREMIER ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

Premier Arts and Science Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Premier Arts and Science CS school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 211 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Premier Arts and Science Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Premier Arts and Science Charter School at (717) 236-3194 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 North 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
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PREMIER ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Harrisburg, PA with about 211 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Harrisburg City SD
Total Students:
211
Teachers:
14
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 211 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PREMIER ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.

Black or African American
76.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.7%
Two or more races
7.1%
White
0.9%
Asian
0.9%

Female
43.6%
Male
56.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.