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Pittsburgh Online Academy

341 S. Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213Pittsburgh SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–12Non-Charter
96
Students
Total enrolled
$37,601
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 162% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 96 students in grades 04–12 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
162% above average funding
District spends $37,601 per pupil, 162% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Pittsburgh Online Academy is a small other in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades 04–12 with 96 students. The district invests $37,601 per student — 162% above the national average of $14,347. With only 3% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Pittsburgh Online Academy

96
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
3%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution41 male · 55 female
43%
57%
Male 43%Female 57%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility3%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
44%
39%
11%
Asian2%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black39%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 421917007505

Academic Outcomes at Pittsburgh Online Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 17th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 15213

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$37,601Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$37,601
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$16,544
Student Support$7,144
Administration$4,512
Operations$5,640
Other$3,760
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $37,601 spent per student, an estimated $16,657 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
52%
State government
38.2%
Local (property tax)
51.7%
Federal programs
10.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $37,601/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 3% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5Pittsburgh Faison K-5Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
+14 more
↓
Middle
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8Pittsburgh Classical 6-8Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
↓
High School
Pittsburgh Allderdice HSPittsburgh Brashear HSPittsburgh CAPA 6-12Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
Grades04 – 12
Location—
CountyAllegheny County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPittsburgh SD →
Phone: (412)529-3510
NCES ID: 421917007505
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pittsburgh seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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Elem
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District School Rankings
Location
341 S. Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.