At a glance
Reported students
77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
51.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania other enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 65 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278
Pittsburgh Online Academy: 77 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
51.3:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 177
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 177:1
What the reported data says about Pittsburgh Online Academy
Pittsburgh Online Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades 04–12 in Pittsburgh. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Pittsburgh SD. NCES reports 77 students for 2024–25.
Among 65 combined / other schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 959 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 51.3:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.9%) and Black (39%). Students served under IDEA represent 28.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pittsburgh Online Academy
- 1How do the reported 51.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 28.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.9%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black39%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pittsburgh SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Other · Grades KG–12
56 reported students
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Ctr
Other · Grades PK–PK
52 reported students
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
Other · Grades 03–12
48 reported students
Pittsburgh Chartiers Early Childhood Ctr
Other · Grades PK–PK
140 reported students
Pittsburgh Conroy
Other · Grades KG–12
192 reported students
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Elementary · Grades KG–05
91 reported students