Charleroi Sd, PA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Charleroi Sd

Charleroi School District serves a small, mixed community across Washington County. The district operates three buildings: an elementary center, a middle school, and a high school. Enrollment sits in the mid-range for districts its size, with kindergarten through twelfth grade spanning just over a thousand students. The student body is predominantly white, with a growing share of Black and multiracial students, and a small Asian population. The most visible recent change has been a sharp rise in Haitian immigrant enrollment beginning around 2021, which has reshaped classroom composition and pushed the district to expand English-language support substantially—adding four ESL teachers (from one), hiring an ELL instructional coach, securing a state grant to train additional staff, and contracting interpreter services. That structural shift affects what families will encounter in schools and the resources the district allocates.

State assessment results show proficiency well below the county midpoint. In grades three through eight, math proficiency sits in the bottom quartile among Washington County's districts, as does overall proficiency when combined across tested subjects. English-language arts proficiency is higher than math but still below the county median. The data does not reveal trend patterns or graduation rates for the high school. A parent may want to look into the district's specific high school outcomes and upper-grade pathways directly with administration.

Chronic absenteeism runs at a rate above the county median, placing it below the midpoint. This metric often signals underlying challenges—economic strain, transportation gaps, or engagement friction—worth exploring with school leaders.

The housing market in Charleroi and surrounding towns included within the district shows values below the Pennsylvania state average. Properties in the core Charleroi zip code have declined modestly in value year-over-year. The affordability picture is favorable relative to national norms; a household buying at median price carries a mortgage burden well below national comparison figures. That affordability comes as the district has raised property taxes for four consecutive years through its current budget, a sustained trajectory parents considering homeownership in the area will want to factor into their planning. Public reporting indicates the board approved another mill levy increase in the 2025-26 budget, following similar increases in prior years.

Per-pupil spending sits in the upper middle range among county districts, suggesting the district maintains reasonable staffing and resources relative to its size and peer group.

The district's shift toward serving a more diverse, immigrant-heavy population and addressing gaps in academic performance will shape the day-to-day classroom and school culture. Families considering Charleroi should understand that the schools are actively managing a significant demographic transition. That work requires resources and staff attention; it also reflects a community in motion. For families whose children would benefit from robust ESL services or who are comfortable in a setting undergoing real change, the district's expansion of those supports is material. For families seeking stable, high-performing schools with strong upper-grade outcomes, the data here suggests a closer conversation with the district about graduation rates, college readiness, and academic interventions underway.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,384

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 13%

White 70%

Asian 1%

Two+ 13%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

40%

—

Gr 4

42%

—

Gr 5

36%

—

Gr 6

62%

—

Gr 7

24%

—

Gr 8

26%

—

Gr 38

38%

—

Math

Gr 3

43%

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Gr 4

42%

—

Gr 5

22%

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Gr 6

23%

—

Gr 7

—

Gr 8

15%

—

Gr 38

26%

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Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Charleroi Area HS

Charleroi Area MS

Charleroi Area El Ctr

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

32%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

45%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$112,489

Year-over-year change-5.3%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$93K to $244K

vs. state typical0.39x

vs. national typical0.31x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
15022	Charleroi	$93K	-6.6%	70.0%
15314	Bentleyville	$163K	-4.5%	10.3%
15063	Monongahela	$155K	-1.1%	9.9%
15423	Coal Center	$167K	+1.9%	3.0%
15332	Finleyville	$244K	+2.9%	1.8%
15483	Stockdale	$123K	+0.6%	1.0%
15012	Belle Vernon	$189K	-3.0%	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$568/mo

Home price / national median income1.3x

Comparison

State typical home value$286,387 (+2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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