How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chester Community CS | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chester, Pennsylvania | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 4,281 | 20,355 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 17.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chester Community CS | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,936 | $16,959 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.2% | 12.1% |
| State Revenue | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Local Revenue | 77.7% | 87.7% |
Chester Community CS
Federal State Local
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chester Community CS | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 57.5% |
| African American | 77.4% | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% | 17.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 7.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chester Community CS | Commonwealth Charter Academy CS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 378.2:1 | 792.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
School Types
Chester Community CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Commonwealth Charter Academy CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.