Pittsburgh Carrick HS

www.pghschools.org/

515 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Carrick High School, located in the Carrick neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serves as a significant public secondary institution within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The campus is designed to foster both academic growth and community engagement, serving as a hub for the diverse student body living in the southern part of the city.

The school offers a broad curriculum that encompasses core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities, including career and technical education (CTE) pathways, arts, and athletics. By emphasizing a mix of traditional learning and skill-based training, Pittsburgh Carrick strives to create an inclusive environment that supports individual student needs and interests. As part of the larger Pittsburgh Public Schools system, the school works to align its standards with district-wide goals for equity, literacy, and student achievement, maintaining a strong focus on school spirit and community pride.

515

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Carrick HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	35
Black	225
Asian	11
Two or More	66

Black
225 (43.7%)
White
178 (34.6%)
Two or More
66 (12.8%)
Hispanic
35 (6.8%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pittsburgh SD
Phone:	(412)529-7700
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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

Grade 9 177

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 117

Grade 12 82