- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421917007014
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #34 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 ranks #34 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917007014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 421917007014 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 17.1:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburgh All
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
1,386 students
- Pittsburgh Bra
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
897 students
- This school
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
840 students
- Pittsburgh Col
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
789 students
- Pittsburgh Oba
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
678 students
- Pittsburgh Sci
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
618 students
What this shows Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 compares
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,008
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburgh Sd reports $24,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Brashear Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Capa 6-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Baldwin Shs
Standard public school
1,657 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Environmental Cs at Frick Park
Standard public school
1,073 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Montour
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Standard public school
678 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
Standard public school
618 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
How many students attend Pittsburgh Capa 6-12?
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 has 840 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12?
99.9% of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Capa 6-12?
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 ranks #34 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students), Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students), and Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (789 students). See the Pittsburgh Sd district page for the complete list.