Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

328
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$55,419
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS operates 1 public schools serving 328 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 344 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Allegheny County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $55,419 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 84.5% local, 0.3% state, and 15.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #110 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 344:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 99.4% African American, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 99.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS student-counselor ratio is 344:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS is typically wider than the Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS chronic absenteeism rate is 16.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS is typically wider than the Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.2%
Federal
0.3%
State
84.5%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
110 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Allegheny County county, where this district is located.

$1,001
Studio/mo
$1,077
1 BR/mo
$1,299
2 BR/mo
$1,661
3 BR/mo
$1,789
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS.

African American 99.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

344:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS

School Enrollment
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs
Charter
344

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS?

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 328 students.

How much does Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS spend per student?

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS spends $55,419 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #110 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Allegheny County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS?

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS students are 99.4% African American, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS?

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #110 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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