PROPEL CS-MONTOUR

Propel CS-Montour is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Propel CS-Montour school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 645 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th 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 42 teachers, Propel CS-Montour 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.

Propel Charter School-Montour is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Robinson Township area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of the wider Propel Schools network, the Montour campus serves students in grades K–8, operating under a mission to provide high-quality education that prepares students for college and future career success. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a focus on character development and social-emotional growth, aiming to close the achievement gap for students in the region.

The Montour campus is characterized by a strong school culture that prioritizes family partnership and individualized student attention. By utilizing small class sizes and data-driven instruction, the faculty works to meet the unique needs of each learner. In addition to core academic subjects, the school integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity throughout the elementary and middle school years.

For more information, contact Propel CS-Montour at (412) 325-7305 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

340 Bilmar Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
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PROPEL CS-MONTOUR is a public Title I Charter school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 645 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Montour SD
District:
Propel CS-Montour
Total Students:
645
Teachers:
42
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

* 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 645 students

Black or African American
47.4%
White
36.7%
Two or more races
13.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.