Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School

Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Chester, PA that serves 684 students in grades K-12. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.57% to 99.85% over the past few years, and spends between $14,000 to $16,600 per student annually.

While the school has strong graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 98.1% over the past few years, and low dropout rates of 0.0% to 1.6%, its academic performance as measured by standardized test scores is significantly lower than the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 19.2% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math compared to the state average of 41.7%, and only 32.3% were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts compared to the state average of 48.5%. This trend of declining test scores over time is concerning and suggests the school is facing challenges in improving student learning.

When compared to nearby charter schools like Sankofa Freedom Academy, Mastery Charter School - Thomas Campus, and Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, Chester Charter Scholars Academy's test scores are significantly lower across the board. These nearby charter schools generally have higher proficiency rates on the PSSA and Keystone exams, as well as higher graduation rates, despite serving similar high-poverty student populations.