PERSEUS HOUSE CS OF EXCELLENCE

Perseus House CS of Excellence is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Perseus House CS of Excellence school district, located in Erie, PA with about 560 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Perseus House CS of Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Perseus House Charter School of Excellence (PHCSE), located at 1511 Peach Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the broader Perseus House organization. The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a more personalized, structured, and supportive learning environment than what is typically found in traditional public schools. By integrating academic rigor with social and behavioral support systems, the school aims to address the holistic needs of its students, many of whom may have faced challenges in previous educational settings.

The academic program at PHCSE emphasizes core curriculum standards while leveraging the resources of the Perseus House network, which has a long-standing history of providing youth services in the Erie area. The school focuses on fostering a culture of accountability and personal growth, preparing students for post-secondary success through individualized attention and a community-oriented approach. By combining classroom instruction with an emphasis on character development and life skills, Perseus House Charter School of Excellence strives to empower its students to overcome barriers and achieve their long-term educational and professional goals.

For more information, contact Perseus House CS of Excellence at (814) 480-5914 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.