- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421917007505
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Online Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 77
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Online Academy ranks #2 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917007505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Pittsburgh Online Academy grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 421917007505 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 3.1% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh Online Academy grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh Online Academy 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
- Pittsburgh Cap
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
840 students
- Pittsburgh Col
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
789 students
- Pittsburgh Oba
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
678 students
- This school 77
Pittsburgh Online Academy
77 students
What this shows Pittsburgh Online Academy reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh Online Academy compares
Pittsburgh Online Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 95% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
African American 39.0%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Pittsburgh Online Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Pittsburgh Brashear Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Online Academy'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
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Standard public school
840 students 17.1:1 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
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Online Academy
How many students attend Pittsburgh Online Academy?
Pittsburgh Online Academy has 77 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), up 8.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsburgh Online Academy?
3.1% of students at Pittsburgh Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Online Academy is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Online Academy?
Pittsburgh Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pittsburgh Online Academy rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Online Academy ranks #2 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 Online Academy, Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students), Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students), and Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 (840 students). See the Pittsburgh Sd district page for the complete list.