OBLOCK JHS
Oblock JHS is a public middle school that is part of the Plum Borough SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 574 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Oblock JHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Oblock Junior High School, located at 440 Presque Isle Drive in Pittsburgh, PA, serves as a key educational facility within the Plum Borough School District. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the institution is situated in a suburban setting that emphasizes a focused academic environment. The school is known for providing a structured curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Oblock Junior High generally encourages student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and social programs. The school aims to foster a community-oriented atmosphere where students are supported by faculty in both their intellectual growth and personal maturity. As a prominent part of the Plum community, the school remains committed to preparing its student body for future success in their secondary education and beyond.
For more information, contact Oblock JHS at (724) 733-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsburgh, PA 15239-2699
(724) 733-2400
OBLOCK JHS is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 574 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plum Borough SD
- Total Students:
- 574
- Teachers:
- 43.73
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 574 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OBLOCK JHS is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.2%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.