Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS

School Overview
Chester Charter School for the Arts (CCSA) is a K–12 public charter school located in Chester, Pennsylvania, dedicated to providing a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with an intensive focus on the arts. The school was founded with the mission to serve the students of Chester by offering a high-quality educational alternative that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression. By embedding disciplines like music, visual arts, theater, and dance into the daily learning experience, CCSA aims to foster not only academic achievement but also the personal and social development of its students.

The school operates with a commitment to closing the opportunity gap, providing a supportive environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom. With a focus on preparing graduates for success in college and professional careers, CCSA emphasizes high expectations, character development, and community engagement. By blending traditional core subjects with artistic exploration, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, innovative, and resilient individuals prepared to contribute meaningfully to their community and the world at large.
700
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic27
Black662
Asian1
Two or More7
American Indian1
  • Black
    662 (94.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (3.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.0 %)
  • White
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Phone: (610)859-3010
Website: http://ccschoolarts.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 54
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 54
Grade 9 55
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten51
Grade 154
Grade 254
Grade 354
Grade 454
Grade 554
Grade 654
Grade 754
Grade 854
Grade 955
Grade 1055
Grade 1156
Grade 1251
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female35951.3%
Male34148.7%