Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School serves 279 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School's student population of 279 students has grown by 149% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
62%
14%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School?
279 students attend Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School?
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School offer ?
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School part of?
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School is part of Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School located?
Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Midtown.
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