Passport Academy CS

hhpa.k12.com/

Charter School 134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hill House Passport Academy Charter School (HHPA), located in Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District, is a tuition-free public charter school specifically designed to serve students aged 16 to 21 who have experienced interruptions in their education. Operated in partnership with K12, the school utilizes an individualized, blended learning model that combines online curriculum with in-person classroom support. This flexible approach is intended to help students who have fallen behind on credits or who struggle in traditional school environments to get back on track toward earning their high school diploma.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on post-secondary preparation and personal development. By providing a supportive community environment, HHPA aims to reduce the dropout rate in the Pittsburgh area and empower students to overcome educational barriers. The program is geared toward individuals who need a non-traditional pathway to graduation, offering them the resources and mentorship necessary to transition successfully into college, vocational training, or the workforce upon completion of their studies.

134

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Passport Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	3
Black	125

Black
125 (93.3 %)
White
6 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Passport Academy CS
Phone:	(412)376-3724
Website:	http://hhpa.k12.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 89