At a glance
Reported students
579
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy: 579 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
11.9:1 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
- 725
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Swissvale. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Woodland Hills SD. NCES reports 579 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 (63%) and White (19%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 34.3%. 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 Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.82 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 2 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
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 34.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White19%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black63%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
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 Woodland Hills SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Turtle Creek EL STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
580 reported students
Edgewood El STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Wilkins El STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Woodland Hills HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,006 reported students
Public schools near Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
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 Sterrett 6-8 Middle · Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 183 | 1.7 mi |
| Steel Valley MS Middle · Steel Valley SD | 05–08 | 429 | 2.4 mi |
| West Mifflin Area MS Middle · West Mifflin Area SD | 04–08 | 776 | 3.2 mi |
| Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Middle · Pittsburgh SD | 06–08 | 148 | 4.7 mi |
| Brentwood MS Middle · Brentwood Borough SD | 06–08 | 269 | 5.4 mi |
| Provident CS Middle · Charter · Provident CS | 02–08 | 306 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
What grades does Dickson Prep STEAM Academy serve?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Woodland Hills SD.
How many students attend Dickson Prep STEAM Academy?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy reported 579 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 725 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dickson Prep STEAM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 579 students and 48.82 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 Dickson Prep STEAM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodland Hills SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dickson Prep STEAM Academy in?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is part of Woodland Hills SD, based in N. Braddock, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dickson Prep STEAM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (1.7 mi), Steel Valley MS (2.4 mi), West Mifflin Area MS (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.