Pittsburgh SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District

Schools

19,719

Students

$37,601

Per-Pupil Spend

+162% nat'l

96.6%

Free Lunch Rate

+44pp vs nat'l

85.5%

Graduation Rate

≈ nat'l avg

District Overview

Pittsburgh SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 19,719 students across 56 schools. It includes 34 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $37,601 is above average for a US public school district. 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (56)

Elementary Schools34 schools

School	Grades	Students
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5	PK–05	655
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8	PK–08	349
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5	PK–05	296
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5	KG–05	263
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5	PK–05	359
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8	PK–08	388
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8	PK–08	558
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8	KG–08	732
Pittsburgh Concord K-5	PK–05	430
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5	PK–05	448
Pittsburgh Faison K-5	PK–05	589
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5	PK–05	299
Pittsburgh Grandview K-5	KG–05	178
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8	PK–08	354
Pittsburgh King K-8	PK–08	365
Pittsburgh Langley K-8	PK–08	501
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5	KG–05	264
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5	PK–05	213
Pittsburgh Linden K-5	KG–05	135
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8	PK–08	188
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8	PK–08	272
Pittsburgh Miller K-5	PK–05	213
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5	PK–05	293
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5	PK–05	324
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8	PK–08	510
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5	KG–05	201
Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5	PK–05	252
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5	PK–05	104
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8	PK–08	253
Pittsburgh Weil K-5	PK–05	198
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5	KG–05	155
Pittsburgh Westwood K-5	KG–05	214
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5	KG–05	154
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5	KG–05	179

Middle Schools7 schools

School	Grades	Students
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8	06–08	156
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8	06–08	150
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8	06–08	285
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8	06–08	244
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8	06–08	272
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8	06–08	399
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8	06–08	208

High Schools9 schools

School	Grades	Students
Academy at Westinghouse	06–12	651
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS	09–12	1,362
Pittsburgh Brashear HS	09–12	996
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12	06–12	845
Pittsburgh Carrick HS	09–12	594
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12	06–12	286
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12	06–12	750
Pittsburgh Perry HS	09–12	353
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ	06–12	616

Other Schools6 schools

School	Grades	Students
Pittsburgh Chartiers Early Childhood Ctr	PK–PK	180
Pittsburgh Conroy	KG–12	171
Pittsburgh Oliver	03–12	85
Pittsburgh Online Academy	04–12	96
Pittsburgh Pioneer	KG–12	57
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood	PK–PK	77

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$37,601+162% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

38%

52%

State

38.2%

Local (property tax)

51.7%

Federal

10.2%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

19,719

Students

97%

Free Lunch

$38K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate85.5%

Opportunity Score43/100

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School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

High per-student investment

Spends $37,601 per pupil — 162% above the national average of $14,347.

Range of school options

With 56 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

High economic need in community

97% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pittsburgh SD?

Pittsburgh SD has 56 public schools, serving a total of 19,719 students.

What is the graduation rate for Pittsburgh SD?

The graduation rate is 85.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does Pittsburgh SD spend per student?

Pittsburgh SD spends $37,601 per pupil — 162% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pittsburgh SD?

97% of students in Pittsburgh SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in Pittsburgh SD?

No, Pittsburgh SD does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does Pittsburgh SD serve?

Pittsburgh SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for Pittsburgh SD?

The median opportunity score across schools in Pittsburgh SD is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.