At a glance
Reported students
387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
278
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8: 387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. 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
- 378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Pittsburgh. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Pittsburgh SD. NCES reports 387 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 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 Black (37.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%). English learners represent 22.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 29.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 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
- English learners
- 22.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 29.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.6%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black37.5%
- Asian13.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.6%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Schiller 6-8
Middle · Grades 06–08
260 reported students
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Middle · Grades 06–08
245 reported students
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
Middle · Grades 06–08
242 reported students
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Middle · Grades 06–08
183 reported students
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Middle · Grades 06–08
179 reported students
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
Middle · Grades 06–08
148 reported students
Public schools near Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 Middle · Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 242 | 1.2 mi |
| Keystone Oaks MS Middle · Keystone Oaks SD | 06–08 | 442 | 2.4 mi |
| Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 Middle · Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 179 | 2.4 mi |
| Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 Middle · Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 245 | 2.6 mi |
| Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 Middle · Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 260 | 2.9 mi |
| Mellon MS Middle · Mt Lebanon SD | 06–08 | 661 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
What grades does Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 serve?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pittsburgh SD.
How many students attend Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 reported 387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 378 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 387 students and 29.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pittsburgh SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 in?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is part of Pittsburgh SD, based in Pittsburgh, PA, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 (1.2 mi), Keystone Oaks MS (2.4 mi), Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.