Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8

www.pghschools.org/

183 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 is a public middle school located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8. It is known for its academic focus and commitment to fostering a supportive community, operating within a historic building that has long been a fixture of the local educational landscape.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth. By focusing on the specific developmental needs of middle schoolers, Sterrett 6-8 aims to prepare students for the transition to high school through rigorous instruction and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a strong connection to its community, striving to provide an inclusive environment where students can explore their interests and develop both socially and intellectually.

183

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	2
Black	139
Asian	1
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	2

Black
139 (76.0%)
White
26 (14.2%)
Two or More
13 (7.1%)
Hispanic
2 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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)529-7870
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 64

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 59