How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy | Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Swissvale, PA | Pittsburgh, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 579 | 183 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.9% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy | Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,641 | $24,008 |
| District | Woodland Hills SD | Pittsburgh SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy | Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.0% | 14.2% |
| African American | 63.0% | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 7.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy | Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 363:1 | 132:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.8% | 32.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 205 | 21 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.