School Overview
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is a public middle school located in the Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. The school is known for its specialized focus on the arts, often functioning as a magnet or partial-magnet program that integrates creative expression into the core curriculum. Its mission is centered on providing a rigorous academic environment that balances traditional subjects with opportunities for students to explore music, visual arts, and performance, helping to foster both intellectual and personal growth during the formative middle school years.

The school community places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school through a supportive, structured, and engaging educational experience. By leveraging its location in the heart of the Northside, Schiller 6-8 works to maintain strong partnerships with families and the local community to enhance the learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and creativity, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in future academic and extracurricular endeavors.
244
Total Students
19.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Demographic Student Count
White76
Hispanic23
Black113
Asian8
Two or More24
  • Black
    113 (46.3 %)
  • White
    76 (31.1 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (9.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (9.4 %)
  • Asian
    8 (3.3 %)
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)529-4190
Website: http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 84
Grade 7 79
Grade 8 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Grade Student Count
Grade 684
Grade 779
Grade 881
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11145.5%
Male13354.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)