PROPEL CS-HOMESTEAD

Propel CS-Homestead is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Propel CS-Homestead school district, located in Homestead, PA with about 571 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 46 teachers, Propel CS-Homestead has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Propel CS-Homestead is a public charter school located in Homestead, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Propel Schools network—a prominent charter organization in the Greater Pittsburgh area—the school is committed to a mission of closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. It emphasizes a structured learning environment, data-driven instruction, and the belief that every student, regardless of their background, has the potential to achieve academic success and pursue higher education.

Beyond core academics, the school focuses on building strong character and community values. Propel CS-Homestead aims to integrate technology and personalized learning strategies to meet the individual needs of its diverse student population. By fostering partnerships with families and maintaining high expectations for both behavior and achievement, the school strives to prepare its students not only for the transition to high school but for long-term success in their future careers and civic lives.

For more information, contact Propel CS-Homestead at (412) 323-7305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

129 E 10th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120-1608
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PROPEL CS-HOMESTEAD is a public Title I Charter school in Homestead, PA with about 571 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Steel Valley SD
Total Students:
571
Teachers:
46.13
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 571 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PROPEL CS-HOMESTEAD is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.0%
Two or more races
6.7%
White
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.