- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- Facts at a Glance
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Facts at a Glance
District Mission
The Pittsburgh Public Schools will be one of America’s premier school districts, student-focused, well-managed and innovative. We will hold ourselves accountable for preparing all children to achieve academic excellence and strength of character, so that they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.
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District Desired Outcomes for Students
- Increase proficiency in literacy for all students
- Increase proficiency in math for all students
- Ensure all students are equipped with skills to succeed in college, career and life
- Eliminate racial disparity in achievement levels of African-American students
Leadership
Interim Superintendent, Dr. Wayne N. WaltersBoard of Education:
Sylvia Wilson District 1Devon Taliaferro District 2Sala Udin District 3Pam Harbin District 4Tracey Reed District 5Bill Gallagher District 6Jamie Piotrowski District 7Kevin Carter District 8Gene Walker District 9Employees
Total number of employees: 4,192Total number of teachers: 2,070 teachersTotal number of school leaders: 104Total number central office administrators: 105Our Budget
2022 General Fund Budget: $668.3 millionMeal Information
Breakfasts served daily: 12,834Lunches served daily: 19,075
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Our Schools (K-12)
Total number of schools: 54K-5 Schools: 23K-8 schools: 116-8 Schools: 76-12 Schools: 5High Schools: (9-12) 4Special Schools: 4Early Childhood Programs (Pre-Kindergarten)
Early Childhood Centers: 8Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms: 85Early Intervention Classrooms: 6Early Head Start Classrooms (Infant-Toddler): 6Enrollment 2021-2022
Elementary (K-5): 8,537Middle (6-8): 4,284Secondary (9-12): 5,614Early Childhood: 1,191Total Enrollment: 20,350Magnet Programs*
Whole-school magnets: 11Neighborhood schools offering magnet programs: 9Diversity at Pittsburgh Public Schools
Native languages spoken by students: 95Countries represented in PPS: 57African-American students: 53%White students: 33%Other races: 14%English Language Learners: 1,108