Charleroi High School is a public high school located in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, USA. The High School is operated by the Charleroi School District. It was built in 1965, and at the time was noted for being one of the few high schools in Pennsylvania to have a Planetarium. It was renovated in 1999-2001
Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Charleroi Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charleroi Area High School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charleroi Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleroi Area High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
14%
14%
White
69%
60%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleroi Area High School's ranking?
Charleroi Area High School is ranked #1324 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Charleroi Area High School often compared to?
Charleroi Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ringgold Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charleroi Area High School?
The graduation rate of Charleroi Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Charleroi Area High School?
450 students attend Charleroi Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Charleroi Area High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charleroi Area High School?
Charleroi Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charleroi Area High School offer ?
Charleroi Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charleroi Area High School part of?
Charleroi Area High School is part of Charleroi School District.
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