Very Good
#614 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 22% in state
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Pittsburgh Sd school where students score 49 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2323 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at David B. Oliver Citywide Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 12 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where David B. Oliver Citywide Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,712
Median home value
$167,200
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressley Ridge Day School - PittsburghPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Pressley Ridge School for AutismPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh ConroyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 182 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pittsburgh Sd
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #9 of 56
- District spending per student
- $24,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 50 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #614 of 2,846 schools in PA.
State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
What grades does David B. Oliver Citywide Academy serve?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend David B. Oliver Citywide Academy?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David B. Oliver Citywide Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David B. Oliver Citywide Academy rank in PA?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy ranks #614 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is David B. Oliver Citywide Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at David B. Oliver Citywide Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is David B. Oliver Citywide Academy a charter school?
No, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David B. Oliver Citywide Academy a Title I school?
No, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 529-3125
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 15212)
- 27,600
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15212; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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