Westinghouse Arts Academy CS

Wilmerding, Pennsylvania — 1 schools

316
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$77,063
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Westinghouse Arts Academy CS operates 1 public schools serving 316 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 282 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 $77,063 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 95.2% local, 0.1% state, and 4.6% 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 — 70/100, ranked #126 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 282:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 74.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.1% White, 33.0% African American, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs accounts for 100.0% of all Westinghouse Arts Academy CS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Westinghouse Arts Academy CS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Westinghouse Arts Academy CS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 95.3% 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

Westinghouse Arts Academy CS student-counselor ratio is 282:1 — 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 Westinghouse Arts Academy CS is typically wider than the Westinghouse Arts Academy CS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Westinghouse Arts Academy CS chronic absenteeism rate is 74.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.6%
Federal
0.1%
State
95.2%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
126 / 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 Westinghouse Arts Academy CS.

White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 33.0%
Multiracial 9.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
282:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
74.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Westinghouse Arts Academy CS

School Enrollment
Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs
Charter
282

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Westinghouse Arts Academy CS?

Westinghouse Arts Academy CS has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 316 students.

How much does Westinghouse Arts Academy CS spend per student?

Westinghouse Arts Academy CS spends $77,063 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #126 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average rent near Westinghouse Arts Academy 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 Westinghouse Arts Academy CS?

Westinghouse Arts Academy CS students are 52.1% White, 33.0% African American, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Westinghouse Arts Academy CS?

Westinghouse Arts Academy CS has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #126 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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