Original Research by School Decision on Premier Arts and Science Cs
Premier Arts and Science CS is a charter school serving kindergarten through third grade in Harrisburg. The school is now closed and will not reopen for the 2024-25 school year.
The district commenced non-renewal proceedings in March, citing academic underperformance among students, low staff retention, and non-compliant programs. The school's board voted to cease opposition to the non-renewal and begin dissolution. Families who had enrolled children at Premier Arts and Science need to identify a new school for the coming year.
At the time of its closure, the school enrolled a small population of about that many students across its four grades. The student body was predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a small number of students identifying with other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Data on students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, those receiving special education services, or those classified as English learners were not available in the records reviewed.
The school's per-pupil spending was in the upper range among Dauphin County's districts. Chronic absenteeism was reported at a rate that fell in the bottom quartile of the county's districts, meaning absenteeism was higher here than at most neighboring district schools. State testing data and graduation rates do not apply to this entity, as it served only early elementary grades.
For families who were considering enrollment or whose children attended, the closure means immediate transition to another school. Parents may want to contact the Harrisburg School District directly about available options in the area, as the wind-down process is now underway.
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