Enrollment
618
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421917006989
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #15 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ ranks #15 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917006989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 23% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pittsburgh Sd spends $24,314 per pupil, 35% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Pittsburgh's public schools, it stands alongside Baldwin Shs (1,657 students): Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 14.8:1).
Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students) and Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students) alongside Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ compares
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$24,314
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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
1
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
African American 38.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburgh Sd, which includes Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ.
$24,314
Per student
+35%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 38.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
How many students attend Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ?
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ?
100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ?
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ ranks #15 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.
Is Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ a good school?
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ, 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.
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