Enrollment
618
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 421917006989
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ — Pittsburgh, PA
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.5:1 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ reports 618 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 93% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pittsburgh Sd spends $37,128 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.7% from local sources (property taxes), 38.2% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$37,128
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 618 Top 72% in Pennsylvania — larger than 28% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 16.6:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 421917006989
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.8%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburgh Sd, which includes Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ.
$37,128
Per student
+63%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+90%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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Propel Cs-Montour
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Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
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Educator & family resources
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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 other 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 16.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pittsburgh, PA.
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 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.