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Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12

Pittsburgh SD · Allegheny County · 111 9th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.0

(412)529-6100

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10/10
#61
Rank 61 out of 625
Top 10%
English Language Arts10/10 · #26 · 96th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #97 · 85th percentile
Science8/10 · #126 · 80th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is a magnet school for the arts in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, drawing creative and driven students from across the city who want to pursue serious training in visual arts, music, theater, dance, or creative writing alongside a rigorous academic curriculum. Its English scores are among the strongest in the state, reflecting a student body that tends to be deeply engaged in language, storytelling, and expression. Families who feel their kid doesn't quite fit the mold of a traditional school — and who want them surrounded by others who share that creative spark — will find CAPA a genuinely exciting option in a city that's quietly become one of the most livable and culturally rich in the Northeast.

Student Demographics

345 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
219 (63%)
African American
70 (20%)
Multiple Races
32 (9%)
Hispanic
14 (4%)
Asian
10 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (0%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged80 (23%)
Students with Disabilities23 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

840
Enrollment
70.8
Teachers (FTE)
11.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

99.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
33.7%
AP Participation
of students
285
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #28 · 96th percentile

265 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found