Manchester Academic CS

1214 Liverpool Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Charter School 393 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Manchester Academic Charter School (MACS) is a K-8 institution located in the historic Manchester neighborhood of Pittsburgh’s North Side. Serving a diverse student body, the school is noted for its commitment to providing a rigorous, well-rounded education that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured environment, the school aims to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while engaging with the unique cultural heritage of their surrounding neighborhood.

Beyond its core curriculum, Manchester Academic Charter School places a significant focus on community partnership and holistic student growth. The school integrates technology and modern instructional practices to prepare students for high school and beyond, while fostering strong relationships between teachers, families, and the local North Side residents. Its location on Liverpool Street serves as a focal point for the community, reflecting a mission to combine traditional educational values with innovative approaches to meet the evolving needs of its urban student population.

393

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manchester Academic CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	3
Black	364
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
364 (92.6 %)
Two or More
22 (5.6 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manchester Academic CS
Phone:	(412)322-0585
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 36