Propel CS-Homestead

www.propelschools.org/

Charter School 512 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

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.

512

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Propel CS-Homestead
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	13
Black	430
Two or More	43
American Indian	6

Black
430 (84.0 %)
Two or More
43 (8.4 %)
White
20 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)

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:	Propel CS-Homestead
Phone:	(412)323-7305
Website:	http://www.propelschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 41

Grade 9 52

Grade 10 44