Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship

Charter School 456 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship (PHCSE) is a unique public charter school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that distinguishes itself by integrating entrepreneurial principles into its core academic curriculum. Serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on fostering a culture of innovation, leadership, and critical thinking. By emphasizing project-based learning and business-oriented problem solving, the institution aims to equip students with the practical skills and personal agency necessary to navigate a modern, evolving economy.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is deeply committed to the holistic development of its students, emphasizing character education and community engagement. PHCSE provides a structured, supportive environment that encourages pupils to take initiative, collaborate effectively, and develop the resilience needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By blending traditional educational standards with an entrepreneurial mindset, the school strives to prepare its graduates not just to be successful students, but to be proactive, creative contributors to their future professional communities.
456
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Demographic Student Count
White46
Hispanic23
Black345
Asian2
Two or More40
  • Black
    345 (75.7 %)
  • White
    46 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (8.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Phone: (412)793-6471
Website: http://phcharter.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 48
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten59
Grade 159
Grade 248
Grade 350
Grade 451
Grade 548
Grade 650
Grade 750
Grade 841
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22549.3%
Male23150.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)