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Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 vs. Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12

Should you attend Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 or Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 162 students in grades 6-8, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 610 students in grades 6-12, Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
162 students
610 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
64% | 36%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2138 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#857 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 with the average graduation rate observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
52
54
Grade 7 Students
60
54
Grade 8 Students
50
80
Grade 9 Students
-
122
Grade 10 Students
-
108
Grade 11 Students
-
104
Grade 12 Students
-
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
48%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
5%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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