Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
260 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is a public middle school located in the Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. The school is known for its specialized focus on the arts, often functioning as a magnet or partial-magnet program that integrates creative expression into the core curriculum. Its mission is centered on providing a rigorous academic environment that balances traditional subjects with opportunities for students to explore music, visual arts, and performance, helping to foster both intellectual and personal growth during the formative middle school years.
The school community places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school through a supportive, structured, and engaging educational experience. By leveraging its location in the heart of the Northside, Schiller 6-8 works to maintain strong partnerships with families and the local community to enhance the learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and creativity, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in future academic and extracurricular endeavors.
The school community places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school through a supportive, structured, and engaging educational experience. By leveraging its location in the heart of the Northside, Schiller 6-8 works to maintain strong partnerships with families and the local community to enhance the learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and creativity, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in future academic and extracurricular endeavors.
260
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic | 32 |
| Black | 108 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 20 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black108 (41.5%)
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White94 (36.2%)
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Hispanic32 (12.3%)
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Two or More20 (7.7%)
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Asian5 (1.9%)
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American Indian1 (0.4%)
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)529-4190 |
| Website: | http://www.pghschools.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 260 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
84
Grade 7
93
Grade 8
83
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 84 |
| Grade 7 | 93 |
| Grade 8 | 83 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 117 | 45% |
| Male | 143 | 55% |
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