Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

www.pghschools.org/

285 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Classical 6-8, located in the West End of Pittsburgh, is a specialized magnet school within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. It is distinguished by its commitment to a "classical" curriculum, which emphasizes a traditional, rigorous academic approach. The school aims to foster high intellectual standards by focusing on core subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while often incorporating elements of classical liberal arts, such as logic and the study of classic literature, to develop critical thinking and analytical skills in middle school students.

Beyond its academic focus, the school provides a structured environment designed to prepare students for high-level high school coursework and beyond. As a magnet program, it attracts students from across the district who are seeking a disciplined, humanities-rich educational experience. By balancing a structured classical framework with the social-emotional development typical of the middle-school years, Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 strives to build a strong foundation of knowledge and character for its diverse student body.

285

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	13
Black	154
Asian	9
Two or More	26

Black
154 (54.0 %)
White
83 (29.1 %)
Two or More
26 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.6 %)
Asian
9 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pittsburgh SD
Phone:	(412)529-3110
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 66