How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 | Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 840 | 245 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 6.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 97.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 | Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $37,128 | $37,128 |
| District | Pittsburgh SD | Pittsburgh SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 | Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.5% | 25.3% |
| African American | 25.0% | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 10.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 | Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 420:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.4% | 42.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 21 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.