ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT FRICK PA

Environmental Charter School at Frick Pa is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Environmental CS at Frick Park school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 635 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 57 teachers, Environmental Charter School at Frick Pa has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Environmental Charter School (ECS) at Frick Park is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in the Regent Square neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school is distinct for its mission to provide a holistic education that integrates academic rigor with environmental stewardship. By utilizing the nearby Frick Park as a "living classroom," ECS emphasizes place-based education, encouraging students to explore the natural world and develop a deep sense of connection to their local environment and community.

Academically, the school follows a progressive curriculum that prioritizes project-based learning and interdisciplinary instruction. This approach allows students to solve real-world problems while meeting state standards, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and sustainability-minded citizenship. Through its unique focus on environmental literacy and outdoor inquiry, the Environmental Charter School aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also to become responsible stewards of the earth who are actively engaged in the social and ecological health of their community.

For more information, contact Environmental Charter School at Frick Pa at (412) 247-7970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.