Perseus House CS of Excellence

School Overview
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.
610
Total Students
36.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perseus House CS of Excellence
Demographic Student Count
White153
Hispanic133
Black260
Asian23
Two or More41
  • Black
    260 (42.6 %)
  • White
    153 (25.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    133 (21.8 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (6.7 %)
  • Asian
    23 (3.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Perseus House CS of Excellence
Phone: (814)480-5914
Website: http://www.charterschoolofexcellence.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 47
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 61
Grade 9 128
Grade 10 130
Grade 11 108
Grade 12 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Perseus House CS of Excellence
Grade Student Count
Grade 647
Grade 739
Grade 861
Grade 9128
Grade 10130
Grade 11108
Grade 1297
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Perseus House CS of Excellence
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29448.2%
Male31651.8%