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Chester Community CS

Chester Community CS · Delaware County · 302 East 5th Street, Chester, PA 19013.0

(610)447-0400

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1/10
#1540
Rank 1540 out of 1,545
Top 100%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1526 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1534 · 1st percentile
Science1/10 · #1410 · 0th percentile

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School Overview

Chester is a small city with deep roots and a tight-knit community, and Chester Community Charter School reflects many of the real challenges families in this area face. Academics here are a significant struggle — test scores rank among the lowest in Pennsylvania — and families seeking strong academic outcomes may want to carefully weigh their options and visit the school directly to get a fuller picture. For families already in the Chester community, understanding what support services and programs the school offers beyond the numbers will be an important part of making the right call.

Student Demographics

2,290 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
1,823 (80%)
Hispanic
372 (16%)
Multiple Races
57 (2%)
Other
38 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners207 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged2,255 (98%)
Students with Disabilities643 (28%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,784
Enrollment
177.4
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #611 · 62nd percentile

80 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found