Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8

www.pghschools.org/

148 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, serves as a dedicated middle school within the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. Housed in a historic building that reflects the community’s long-standing educational roots, the school is designed to support the academic and social-emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, aiming to prepare students for future academic success by fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Beyond core academics, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 focuses on cultivating a sense of community among its diverse student body. The school leverages its urban location to provide students with a well-rounded experience, often integrating extracurricular activities and support services that address the unique needs of adolescents. By maintaining a focus on both high expectations and student support, the school strives to be a cornerstone of the Lawrenceville area, working to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive as they progress toward secondary education.

148

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	33
Black	75
Asian	18
Two or More	4

Black
75 (50.7%)
Hispanic
33 (22.3%)
White
18 (12.2%)
Asian
18 (12.2%)
Two or More
4 (2.7%)

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)529-5740
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
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

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 57