School Overview
Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School, located in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, is a specialized public charter school dedicated to integrating rigorous academic studies with intensive pre-professional arts training. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the academy provides a unique educational environment where the creative arts are not merely extracurricular, but a core component of the daily curriculum. The school is designed to foster a community of diverse learners who are passionate about their craft, offering specialized tracks in areas such as visual arts, music, dance, theater, and digital media.

By combining Pennsylvania state-standard academic requirements with conservatory-style instruction, the academy aims to prepare students for both collegiate success and professional careers in the arts. The school emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and individual expression, utilizing its unique location—a historic building transformed into a creative hub—to provide state-of-the-art facilities for performances and studio work. Ultimately, Westinghouse Arts Academy serves as a vital resource for artistically inclined students in the region, seeking to bridge the gap between traditional academic education and the demands of the global creative industry.
316
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westinghouse Arts Academy CS
Demographic Student Count
White196
Hispanic12
Black89
Asian1
Two or More18
  • White
    196 (62.0 %)
  • Black
    89 (28.2 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Westinghouse Arts Academy CS
Phone: (412)646-1718
Website: http://www.westinghousearts.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 89
Grade 10 81
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westinghouse Arts Academy CS
Grade Student Count
Grade 989
Grade 1081
Grade 1182
Grade 1264
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westinghouse Arts Academy CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23674.7%
Male8025.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)