Charleroi Area High School

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Charleroi Area High School ranks 367 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Charleroi Area High School is a public high school serving 476 students in grades 9-12 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Belle Vernon Area School District. The school has a predominantly white student population, with academic performance that is mixed compared to state averages, and a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Charleroi Area High School's academic performance, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is varied, with 26.3% proficiency in Algebra I, 50.5% in Biology, and 63.3% in Literature. While the Biology and Literature scores are higher than the state averages, the school's overall academic performance lags behind some of the nearby high-performing schools like Thomas Jefferson High School. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined in recent years, from 92.1% in 2019-2020 to 85.5% in 2022-2023, though its dropout rate remains relatively low.

One notable aspect of Charleroi Area High School is its significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 32.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is higher than the nearby Thomas Jefferson High School (18.65%) but lower than Clairton Middle School/High School (91.87%). The school has also seen a significant increase in its per-student spending, from $11,596 in 2019-2020 to $20,866 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the spending at nearby schools like Thomas Jefferson High School ($18,113) and Frazier High School ($18,100).

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Fecsen Dr
Charleroi, PA 15022-2279

(724) 483-3600

District: Charleroi School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
367^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,866

Feeder schools for Charleroi Area High School:

Elementary:	Charleroi Area Elementary Center
Middle:	Charleroi Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 476

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

Two or more races:

10.7%

African American:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charleroi Area High School ranks worse than 54.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.51. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Charleroi Area High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), two or more races (10.7%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charleroi Area High School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Charleroi Area High School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleroi Area High School is $20,866.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Charleroi Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleroi Area High School 367^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Charleroi Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Charleroi School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleroi School District 344^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charleroi Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Charleroi Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	54.28	320^th	583	45.1%
2004	47.00	362^nd	590	38.6%
2005	53.01	335^th	593	43.5%
2006	58.70	299^th	604	50.5%
2007	54.23	363^rd	615	41.0%
2008	40.54	451^st	621	27.4%
2009	46.88	418^th	632	33.9%
2010	55.42	341^st	649	47.5%
2011	49.12	414^th	660	37.3%
2012	39.76	481^st	664	27.6%
2013	56.91	285^th	591	51.8%
2014	51.04	343^rd	580	40.9%
2015	83.91	66^th	680	90.3%
2016	67.46	267^th	677	60.6%
2017	49.10	421^st	663	36.5%
2018	57.57	378^th	673	43.8%
2019	60.65	343^rd	693	50.5%
2021	56.53	297^th	537	44.7%
2022	44.73	422^nd	634	33.4%
2023	51.51	367^th	674	45.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charleroi Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.62	333^rd	652	48.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Charleroi Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.38	153^rd	502	69.5%

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Rank History for White students at Charleroi Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.91	331^st	577	42.6%

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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 Charleroi Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	926	18	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	949
1989	602	15	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	624
1990	613	23	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
1991	578	20	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	601
1992	562	9	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
1993	576	9	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	588
1994	527	9	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	541
1995	615	22	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1996	615	22	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1997	594	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
1998	616	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
1999	564	16	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
2000	556	15	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
2001	540	14	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
2002	490	18	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	509
2003	490	18	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	509
2004	467	15	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
2005	485	19	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
2006	512	21	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	534
2007	483	26	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	512
2008	488	29	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	520
2009	515	29	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	1	548
2010	501	22	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	3	530
2011	518	27	2	1	2	0	7	0	557
2012	491	29	1	5	1	0	9	0	536
2013	469	30	4	2	1	0	6	0	512
2014	456	39	1	3	0	0	6	0	505
2015	419	39	1	5	0	0	11	0	475
2016	396	39	1	8	1	0	9	0	454
2017	400	42	0	10	1	0	11	0	464
2018	383	37	2	13	2	0	13	0	450
2019	377	29	1	13	3	0	18	0	441
2020	366	23	2	16	1	0	26	0	434
2021	384	25	3	15	1	0	39	0	467
2022	367	24	3	22	0	0	42	0	458
2023	371	32	3	18	1	0	51	0	476

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charleroi Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	949	61.0	15.5	n/a
1989	624	45.2	13.8	n/a
1990	639	40.0	15.9	0
1991	601	39.8	15.1	n/a
1992	581	39.5	14.7	n/a
1993	588	34.5	17.0	n/a
1994	541	32.5	16.6	n/a
1995	637	31.0	20.5	n/a
1996	637	31.0	20.5	n/a
1997	613	32.1	19.1	n/a
1998	635	31.5	20.2	n/a
1999	586	34.0	17.2	n/a
2000	573	34.0	16.9	37
2001	557	34.0	16.4	39.1
2002	509	29.8	17.1	55.2
2003	509	29.8	17.1	55.2
2004	483	34.9	13.8	50.9
2005	505	34.8	14.5	55.6
2006	534	37.2	14.4	72.7
2007	512	37.1	13.8	78.5
2008	520	37.5	13.9	63.8
2009	548	36.5	15.0	80.3
2010	530	36.5	14.5	32.1
2011	557	37.0	15.0	43.8
2012	536	38.0	14.1	34.5
2013	512	38.5	13.2	45.5
2014	505	36.7	13.7	42.2
2015	475	36.0	13.1	39.4
2016	454	33.0	13.7	41.9
2017	464	33.3	13.9	32.5
2018	450	34.5	13.0	38.7
2019	441	34.5	12.7	36.7
2020	434	33.5	12.9	42.4
2021	467	30.5	15.3	40.9
2022	458	31.7	14.4	34.1
2023	476	31.0	15.3	32.8

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 Charleroi Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	949	61.0	15.5	n/a
1989	624	45.2	13.8	n/a
1990	639	40.0	15.9	0
1991	601	39.8	15.1	n/a
1992	581	39.5	14.7	n/a
1993	588	34.5	17.0	n/a
1994	541	32.5	16.6	n/a
1995	637	31.0	20.5	n/a
1996	637	31.0	20.5	n/a
1997	613	32.1	19.1	n/a
1998	635	31.5	20.2	n/a
1999	586	34.0	17.2	n/a
2000	573	34.0	16.9	37
2001	557	34.0	16.4	39.1
2002	509	29.8	17.1	55.2
2003	509	29.8	17.1	55.2
2004	483	34.9	13.8	50.9
2005	505	34.8	14.5	55.6
2006	534	37.2	14.4	72.7
2007	512	37.1	13.8	78.5
2008	520	37.5	13.9	63.8
2009	548	36.5	15.0	80.3
2010	530	36.5	14.5	32.1
2011	557	37.0	15.0	43.8
2012	536	38.0	14.1	34.5
2013	512	38.5	13.2	45.5
2014	505	36.7	13.7	42.2
2015	475	36.0	13.1	39.4
2016	454	33.0	13.7	41.9
2017	464	33.3	13.9	32.5
2018	450	34.5	13.0	38.7
2019	441	34.5	12.7	36.7
2020	434	33.5	12.9	42.4
2021	467	30.5	15.3	40.9
2022	458	31.7	14.4	34.1
2023	476	31.0	15.3	32.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charleroi Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$468 (3.0%)	$15,105 (97.0%)	$15,573
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$11,596 (100.0%)	$11,596
2021	$455 (3.1%)	$14,268 (96.9%)	$14,724
2022	$1,780 (8.5%)	$19,086 (91.5%)	$20,866

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleroi Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 343^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 367^th of 674 High schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Charleroi Area High School)	68	26.3	41.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Charleroi Area High School)	67	50.5	16.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Charleroi Area High School)	69	63.3	5.7%
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	441	476	7.9%
African American	29	32	10.3%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	13	18	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	377	371	1.6%
Two or More Races	18	51	183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.7%	32.8%	4%

Schools Near Charleroi Area High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th 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 6th Grade	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
Charleroi Area High School	Public	9-12	100 Fecsen Dr	Charleroi	15022	Washington County	Charleroi School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 483-3600	476	31	15.3	32.8%	371 (77.9%)	32 (6.7%)	18 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (10.7%)	51.5	367^th of 674 public high schools	45.5%		44.7	422^nd of 634 public high schools	33.4%	55	26.3	50.5	63.3											$20,866	$1,780	$19,086
Monessen Senior High School	Public	9-12	1245 State Rd	Monessen	15062	Westmoreland County	Monessen City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 684-7100	193	15	12.4	60.1%	79 (40.9%)	72 (37.3%)	6 (3.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (18.1%)	5.3	637^th of 674 public high schools	5.5%					(n/a)	0.0	13.8	27.6											$105	$11	$93
Mon Valley Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	Five Guttman Avenue	Charleroi	15022	Washington County	Mon Valley Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 489-9581	2	15	.1		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ringgold Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Ram Drive	Monongahela	15063	Washington County	Ringgold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 258-2200	852	59	14.5	81.5%	735 (86.3%)	55 (6.5%)	21 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.7%)	34.6	485^th of 674 public high schools	28.0%		42.1	442^nd of 634 public high schools	30.3%	43	23.0	43.4	48.6											$15,728	$643	$15,085
Belle Vernon Area High School	Public	9-12	425 Crest Ave	Belle Vernon	15012	Fayette County	Belle Vernon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 808-2500	752	43	17.3	35.9%	654 (87.0%)	20 (2.7%)	28 (3.7%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	73.3	171^st of 674 public high schools	74.6%		64.5	247^th of 634 public high schools	61.0%	76	34.1	66.2												$15,381	$854	$14,527
Bentworth Senior High School	Public	9-12	75 Bearcat Dr	Bentleyville	15314	Washington County	Bentworth School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 239-5911	344	54	6.3	74.4%	321 (93.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	56.8	325^th of 674 public high schools	51.8%		78.6	122^nd of 634 public high schools	80.8%	203	28.1	59.3	61.6											$19,376	$1,172	$18,204
Elizabeth Forward Senior High School	Public	9-12	1000 Weigles Hill Road	Elizabeth	15037	Allegheny County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 896-2349	749	52	14.5	32.6%	663 (88.5%)	31 (4.1%)	16 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	69.6	210^th of 674 public high schools	68.8%		81.1	98^th of 634 public high schools	84.5%	112	35.1	57.7	74.5											$19,703	$506	$19,197
California Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	11 Trojan Way	Coal Center	15423	Washington County	California Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-5800	286	19	14.8	36.0%	249 (87.1%)	23 (8.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	26.9	520^th of 674 public high schools	22.8%		62.3	270^th of 634 public high schools	57.4%	250	8.8	37.7	50.0											$19,341	$1,924	$17,418
Clairton Middle School/High School	Public	6-12	501 Waddell Ave	Clairton	15025	Allegheny County	Clairton City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 233-9200	418	35	11.8	91.9%	65 (15.6%)	288 (68.9%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (11.0%)	20	554^th of 674 public high schools	17.8%					(n/a)	12.7	11.7	54.9	8.5	5.4	3.2	5.4	32.8	32.8	23.9	10.7	30.2	21.8	$20,334	$3,791	$16,542
Thomas Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	830 Old Clairton Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-8610	949	67	14.2	18.7%	854 (90.0%)	28 (3.0%)	15 (1.6%)	33 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.9%)	86.6	67^th of 674 public high schools	90.1%		90.8	16^th of 634 public high schools	97.5%	51	40.2	72.7	90.0											$18,113	$488	$17,625

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleroi Area High School

Is Charleroi Area High School a good school?

Charleroi Area High School ranks 367^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Charleroi Area High School in?

Charleroi School District

What schools feed into Charleroi Area High School?

Charleroi Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charleroi Area Elementary Center
Middle : Charleroi Area Middle School

How many students attend Charleroi Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Charleroi Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Charleroi Area High School?

Students at Charleroi Area High School are 78% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 4% Hispanic.

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