Premier Arts and Science Charter School

Premier Arts and Science Charter School is a small, urban, public charter school. The school is located in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is one of five public charter schools operating in Dauphin County in 2014. In 2015, the School's enrollment was 186 pupils in grades kindergarten through 5th, with 67.7% of pupils receiving a federal free or reduced price meals due to family poverty. Additionally, 10% of the pupils receive special education services, while 4% are identified as gifted. According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 91% of the teachers were rated highly qualified under No Child Left Behind. The School provides full day kindergarten. Premier Arts and Science Charter School is a federally designated Title I school.In 2014, enrollment at Premier Arts and Science Charter School was 138 pupils in grades kindergarten through 4th, with 79.7% of pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced price lunch due to the family meeting the federal poverty level. The school employed 13 teachers. Additionally, 0% of the pupils receive special education services and no pupils were identified as gifted. The school provides full day kindergarten. According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 50% of the school's teachers were rated "Non‐Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The students are required to wear a uniform.In Pennsylvania, charter schools are initially approved and subsequently overseen by the local school board. They make in depth, annual reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In Pennsylvania, charter schools are a public school alternative to the traditional, local public schools. Students may seek admission to a local charter school. The Commonwealth bases the funding for charter schools on the principle that the state’s subsidies should follow the students, regardless of whether they choose to attend traditional public schools or charter schools. The Charter School Law also requires that charter schools bill each sending school district on a monthly basis for students attending the charter school. The Harrisburg School District tuition rate was $9,538 in 2014. In 2013, the tuition rate was $10,922.59.