Excellent
#271 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 10% in state
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
High School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Pittsburgh Sd high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 9th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Math 54% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 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 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 78Very 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
$111,926
Median home value
$557,800
Median rent
$1,963/mo
College educated
76.6%
Homeownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Urban Pathways 6-12 CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| City ChsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh ConroyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 182 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pittsburgh Sd
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 826 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
What grades does Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 serve?
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Capa 6-12?
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 has an enrollment of approximately 826 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 rank in PA?
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 ranks #271 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pittsburgh Capa 6-12's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Pittsburgh Capa 6-12?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 a charter school?
No, Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 a Title I school?
No, Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Capa 6-12?
100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 826
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (412) 529-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 15222)
- 5,649
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 15222; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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