PITTSBURGH CAPA 6-12

Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 883 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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 54 teachers, Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12 (Creative and Performing Arts) is a prestigious magnet school located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, it serves students in grades 6 through 12 who are selected through a competitive audition process. The school is renowned for its dual-focus curriculum, which balances rigorous academic studies with high-level pre-professional training in various artistic disciplines, including dance, instrumental and vocal music, theater, literary arts, and visual arts.

The school is widely recognized for its strong culture of excellence and its integration of the arts into the daily educational experience. Students at CAPA benefit from state-of-the-art facilities—including a professional-grade theater—and work closely with faculty who are often practicing artists themselves. By fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between academic achievement and creative expression, Pittsburgh CAPA prepares its graduates for success in top-tier universities, conservatories, and professional careers within the arts and beyond.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 at (412) 529-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.