Propel CS-Braddock Hills

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

797
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,634
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Propel CS-Braddock Hills operates 1 public schools serving 797 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 673 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Allegheny County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,634 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 90.8% local, 0.8% state, and 8.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #428 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 336.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 63.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.8% African American, 5.8% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Propel Cs-Braddock Hills accounts for 100.0% of all Propel CS-Braddock Hills student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Propel CS-Braddock Hills-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Propel CS-Braddock Hills has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Propel CS-Braddock Hills student-counselor ratio is 337:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Propel CS-Braddock Hills is typically wider than the Propel CS-Braddock Hills-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Propel CS-Braddock Hills chronic absenteeism rate is 63.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.4%
Federal
0.8%
State
90.8%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
428 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Allegheny County county, where this district is located.

$1,001
Studio/mo
$1,077
1 BR/mo
$1,299
2 BR/mo
$1,661
3 BR/mo
$1,789
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Propel CS-Braddock Hills.

White 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 80.8%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 8.9%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

336.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
63.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Propel CS-Braddock Hills

School Enrollment
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Charter
673

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Propel CS-Braddock Hills?

Propel CS-Braddock Hills has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 797 students.

How much does Propel CS-Braddock Hills spend per student?

Propel CS-Braddock Hills spends $19,634 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #428 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Propel CS-Braddock Hills?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Allegheny County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Propel CS-Braddock Hills?

Propel CS-Braddock Hills students are 80.8% African American, 5.8% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Propel CS-Braddock Hills?

Propel CS-Braddock Hills has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #428 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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