Center For Economics & Law Charter School serves 340 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
98%
14%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Center For Economic & Law CHS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Center For Economics & Law Charter School?
340 students attend Center For Economics & Law Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Center For Economics & Law Charter School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Center For Economics & Law Charter School offer ?
Center For Economics & Law Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Center For Economics & Law Charter School part of?
Center For Economics & Law Charter School is part of Center For Economic & Law CHS School District.
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