URBAN ACADEMY OF GREATER PITTSBURGH CS

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 276 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School, located in the East Liberty neighborhood, is a K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and cultural awareness. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the academy aims to foster personalized learning experiences that help students build strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Beyond traditional academics, the Urban Academy places a significant focus on social-emotional learning and community engagement. The school strives to prepare its students to be responsible, globally-minded citizens by integrating arts, technology, and service-learning opportunities into their daily curriculum. By partnering with families and the broader Pittsburgh community, the Urban Academy seeks to close achievement gaps and empower its diverse student body to succeed in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS at (412) 361-1008 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.