Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

Summary:

Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 109. This school consistently underperforms academically compared to nearby high schools, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools over the past several years.

The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages on standardized tests like the Keystone Exams and PSSA. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8.7% of 11th graders were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.6%. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of low socioeconomic status students (36.54% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) and disabled students compared to surrounding schools. Despite a very low student-to-teacher ratio, the school's spending per student is not significantly different from nearby high schools, suggesting resource allocation may be an issue.

The consistent underperformance of Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus compared to schools like Downingtown High School East Campus, Perkiomen Valley High School, and Methacton High School suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by this school's student population, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1580 Charlestown Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460-2371

(610) 933-8877

District: Chester County Technical College High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
638^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4.2

Number of students: 109

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

10.1%

African American:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus ranks worse than 93% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus has the largest high school student body size in the Chester County Technical College High School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (10.1%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus is 4.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Chester County Technical College High School District! (See more...)

Compare Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus employs 25.8 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus 638^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

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Rank History for all students at Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	9.18	523^rd	583	10.3%
2004	11.54	529^th	590	10.3%
2005	30.35	483^rd	593	18.5%
2006	49.15	380^th	604	37.1%
2007	15.27	548^th	615	10.9%
2008	12.20	566^th	621	8.9%
2009	3.06	605^th	632	4.3%
2010	21.97	564^th	649	13.1%
2011	23.67	561^st	660	15.0%
2012	22.85	568^th	664	14.5%
2015	2.51	638^th	680	6.2%
2016	5.42	611^th	677	9.7%
2018	4.11	622^nd	673	7.6%
2019	2.45	652^nd	693	5.9%
2021	21.27	463^rd	537	13.8%
2023	3.52	660^th	674	2.1%
2024	5.36	638^th	686	7.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.72	599^th	652	8.1%
2024	5.59	629^th	664	5.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.69	641^st	665	3.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.67	414^th	502	17.5%
2024	40.43	264^th	513	48.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.95	597^th	662	9.8%

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Rank History for White students at Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.68	572^nd	577	0.9%
2024	1.49	586^th	595	1.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	191	33	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
1994	194	30	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1995	356	41	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1996	356	41	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1997	321	30	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1998	438	59	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	507
1999	421	53	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2000	424	29	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
2001	392	26	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2002	393	55	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2003	393	55	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2004	290	36	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	340
2005	407	48	6	22	6	n/a	n/a	0	489
2006	268	32	3	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	321
2007	263	23	7	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	314
2008	412	51	14	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	516
2009	440	66	8	49	4	n/a	n/a	0	567
2010	428	64	7	38	2	n/a	n/a	25	564
2011	391	59	5	35	3	0	24	0	517
2012	386	37	14	28	1	1	21	0	488
2013	325	30	3	22	1	5	10	0	396
2014	261	24	10	30	1	0	6	0	332
2015	272	26	9	36	0	0	15	0	358
2017	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	0
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	78	11	2	2	0	0	3	0	96
2022	84	13	1	5	0	0	1	0	104
2023	88	7	1	11	1	0	1	0	109

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	230	23.7	9.7	n/a
1994	229	27.0	8.5	n/a
1995	408	27.8	14.7	n/a
1996	408	27.8	14.7	n/a
1997	361	28.8	12.5	n/a
1998	507	30.6	16.6	n/a
1999	484	30.1	16.1	n/a
2000	474	33.2	14.3	0
2001	434	32.7	13.3	0
2002	465	33.3	14.0	0
2003	465	33.3	14.0	0
2004	340	30.0	11.3	0
2005	489	30.0	16.3	0
2006	321	29.0	11.1	0
2007	314	33.8	9.3	0
2008	516	32.1	16.1	n/a
2009	567	32.9	17.2	n/a
2010	564	34.5	16.3	23.4
2011	517	44.7	11.5	21.3
2012	488	42.5	11.4	23.6
2013	396	30.5	12.9	24.2
2014	332	21.4	15.4	25.6
2015	358	26.0	13.7	28.5
2017	0	29.8	0.0	n/a
2018	0	28.3	0.0	n/a
2019	0	20.8	0.0	n/a
2020	0	21.8	0.0	n/a
2021	96	23.8	4.0	40.6
2022	104	22.3	4.6	36.5
2023	109	25.8	4.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	230	23.7	9.7	n/a
1994	229	27.0	8.5	n/a
1995	408	27.8	14.7	n/a
1996	408	27.8	14.7	n/a
1997	361	28.8	12.5	n/a
1998	507	30.6	16.6	n/a
1999	484	30.1	16.1	n/a
2000	474	33.2	14.3	0
2001	434	32.7	13.3	0
2002	465	33.3	14.0	0
2003	465	33.3	14.0	0
2004	340	30.0	11.3	0
2005	489	30.0	16.3	0
2006	321	29.0	11.1	0
2007	314	33.8	9.3	0
2008	516	32.1	16.1	n/a
2009	567	32.9	17.2	n/a
2010	564	34.5	16.3	23.4
2011	517	44.7	11.5	21.3
2012	488	42.5	11.4	23.6
2013	396	30.5	12.9	24.2
2014	332	21.4	15.4	25.6
2015	358	26.0	13.7	28.5
2017	0	29.8	0.0	n/a
2018	0	28.3	0.0	n/a
2019	0	20.8	0.0	n/a
2020	0	21.8	0.0	n/a
2021	96	23.8	4.0	40.6
2022	104	22.3	4.6	36.5
2023	109	25.8	4.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 652^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 660^th of 674 High schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus)	15.7	3.7	12%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus)	16.1	0	16.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus)	6.5	8	1.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	109
African American	0	7
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	11
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	88
Two or More Races	0	1

Schools Near Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus	Public	9-12	1580 Charlestown Road	Phoenixville	19460	Chester County	Chester County Technical College High School	No	No	No	No	(610) 933-8877	109	26	4.2		88 (80.7%)	7 (6.4%)	11 (10.1%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	5.4	638^th of 686 public high schools	7.0%		3.5	660^th of 674 public high schools	2.1%	22	8.7	16.7	13.6
Phoenixville Area High School	Public	9-12	1200 Gay St	Phoenixville	19460	Chester County	Phoenixville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 927-5100	1,272	85	14.8	27.2%	833 (65.5%)	78 (6.1%)	269 (21.1%)	42 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (3.9%)	61.8	273^rd of 686 public high schools	60.2%		68.9	217^th of 674 public high schools	67.8%	56	38.8	63.5	62.2									$19,692	$174	$19,518
Great Valley High School	Public	9-12	225 North Phoenixville Pike	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 889-1900	1,403	106	13.2	18.4%	804 (57.3%)	48 (3.4%)	183 (13.0%)	328 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (2.8%)	91.3	41^st of 686 public high schools	94.0%		85.7	74^th of 674 public high schools	89.0%	33	68.3	80.1	82.9									$20,037	$14	$20,023
Spring-Ford Senior High School 9-12 Center	Public	9-12	350 S Lewis Rd	Royersford	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 705-6001	2,631	181	14.5	17.6%	1,923 (73.1%)	123 (4.7%)	177 (6.7%)	260 (9.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (5.5%)	89.2	49^th of 686 public high schools	92.9%		91.4	32^nd of 674 public high schools	95.3%	17	63.4	78.5	81.3									$19,014	$724	$18,289
Conestoga Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Irish Rd	Berwyn	19312	Chester County	Tredyffrin-Easttown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 240-1000	2,347	146	16.1	6.1%	1,411 (60.1%)	63 (2.7%)	103 (4.4%)	650 (27.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (5.0%)	92.3	37^th of 686 public high schools	94.6%		91.3	33^rd of 674 public high schools	95.1%	4	72.8	78.3	84.8									$19,263	$163	$19,100
Achievement House Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	102 Pickering Way	Exton	19341	Chester County	Achievement House Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(484) 615-6200	958	64	14.9		429 (44.8%)	303 (31.6%)	176 (18.4%)	20 (2.1%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	20 (2.1%)	5	640^th of 686 public high schools	6.7%		9.8	602^nd of 674 public high schools	10.7%	38	2.9	10.6	31.5	0.0	4.2	3.3	12.2	12.2	15.4	16.3	16.1	$12,103	$1,993	$10,110
Owen J Roberts High School	Public	9-12	981 Ridge Rd	Pottstown	19465	Chester County	Owen J Roberts School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 469-5101	1,820	120	15.1	18.8%	1,472 (80.9%)	82 (4.5%)	114 (6.3%)	74 (4.1%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (4.1%)	76.4	148^th of 686 public high schools	78.4%		85.7	76^th of 674 public high schools	88.7%	72	45.9	67.2	76.9									$10	$00	$10
Perkiomen Valley High School	Public	9-12	509 Gravel Rd	Collegeville	19426	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 489-1230	1,736	118	14.7	15.6%	1,440 (82.9%)	79 (4.6%)	106 (6.1%)	86 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	22 (1.3%)	85.7	75^th of 686 public high schools	89.1%		84.7	84^th of 674 public high schools	87.5%	9	53.8	70.4	87.5									$19,157	$702	$18,455
Downingtown High School East Campus	Public	9-12	50 Devon Drive	Exton	19341	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 363-6400	1,702	128	13.2	15.2%	1,155 (67.9%)	52 (3.1%)	131 (7.7%)	281 (16.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (4.8%)	87.8	56^th of 686 public high schools	91.8%		82.9	92^nd of 674 public high schools	86.4%	36	72.9	72.3	76.9									$18,259	$214	$18,046
Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	77 Graterford Rd	Limerick	19468	Montgomery County	Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 489-7272	3	27	.1		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus

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Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus ranks in the bottom 7.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus?

In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus.

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Students at Chester County Technical College High School - Pickering Campus are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American.

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