- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421917006989 · Pittsburgh, PA Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 16.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ 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
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
618 students
What this shows Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ compares
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,008
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
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.
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
District finance for Pittsburgh Sd reports $24,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.