Pittsburgh Obama 6-12

515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

www.pghschools.org/

750 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 (International Baccalaureate) is a premier magnet school within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, serving students from grades 6 through 12. Located in the East Liberty neighborhood, the school is globally recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum. As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it offers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for younger students and the prestigious Diploma Programme (DP) for high schoolers. These programs are designed to foster critical thinking, international-mindedness, and a deep understanding of complex global issues, preparing students for success at competitive universities.

Beyond its demanding coursework, Pittsburgh Obama emphasizes holistic student development through service learning and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its diverse student body and a culture that values scholarly inquiry and intellectual debate. By integrating a challenging interdisciplinary curriculum with a focus on community responsibility, Pittsburgh Obama aims to produce well-rounded, socially conscious graduates who are capable of navigating and leading in an increasingly interconnected world.

750

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	20
Black	538
Asian	9
Two or More	53

Black
538 (71.7 %)
White
130 (17.3 %)
Two or More
53 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
20 (2.7 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pittsburgh SD
Phone:	(412)529-5980
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 105

Grade 9 133

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 91