PITTSBURGH SOUTH HILLS 6-8

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 456 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 38 teachers, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 South Hills 6-8 is a public middle school located in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) district. Serving students in grades six through eight, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the transition to high school. The school’s mission focuses on providing a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring students are prepared for the rigors of future academic pursuits.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 strives to foster a strong sense of community through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. The school benefits from its location in the South Hills area, utilizing its connection to the broader district resources to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, specialized programs, and technology integration. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, the school aims to create a structured yet encouraging atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 at (412) 529-8130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

595 Crane Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216-3929
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PITTSBURGH SOUTH HILLS 6-8 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 456 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pittsburgh SD
Total Students:
456
Teachers:
38.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 456 students

Black or African American
37.9%
White
33.3%
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%
Asian
9.9%
Two or more races
8.6%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.