Pittsburgh Pioneer

Public, Alternative K-12

 775 Dunster St
       Pittsburgh, PA  15226-1312


(412) 529-7405

District: Pittsburgh School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,141 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.6 Help
Number of students:  57

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.1%
White:
40.4%
Asian:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Pioneer has the smallest alternative school student body size in the Pittsburgh School District. Racial makeup is: African American (42.1%), White (40.4%), Asian (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Pioneer is 4.6, which is the 2nd best among 0 alternative schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Pioneer is $26,141, which is the 2nd highest among 0 alternative schools in the Pittsburgh School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pittsburgh Pioneer was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 461st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Open Quote My son has been going to Pioneer since he was 4 years old and through the years they have become part of our family. The teachers and staff treat you and your child with the care and respect that is out of this world. We tried moving to Florida for the benefit of our son and the schools there were rubbish. We came back and had no problem getting him back into Pioneer. They helped us with process and were so happy to see my son return. You never have to worry, they are there for you with concerns, and if there is something they don't know they find out. The Physical and Occupational Therapy is wonderful, they also have speech therapy, art classes, music, special gym classes, and just an all around awesome school for kids with multi-disabilities. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Pioneer

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 61 26 0 0 1 n/a n/a -63 25
1989 55 28 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 85
1990 58 27 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 87
1991 54 32 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 88
1992 55 31 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 89
1993 48 28 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 79
1994 38 34 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1995 32 34 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1996 32 34 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1997 35 35 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1998 43 35 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1999 39 36 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2000 51 33 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2001 47 39 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 88
2002 46 31 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2003 46 31 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2004 38 36 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2005 34 32 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2006 38 35 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2007 37 33 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2008 36 30 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 72
2009 36 29 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 69
2010 40 32 2 2 0 n/a n/a 2 78
2011 42 32 1 2 0 0 2 0 79
2012 36 26 1 2 0 0 4 0 69
2013 35 28 3 2 0 0 5 0 73
2014 32 30 3 2 0 0 4 0 71
2015 31 26 3 1 0 0 4 0 65
2016 31 29 4 3 0 0 3 0 70
2017 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2018 30 34 3 2 0 0 4 0 73
2019 25 33 4 2 0 1 3 0 68
2020 21 31 4 2 0 1 3 0 62
2021 24 29 3 1 0 1 4 0 62
2022 22 23 3 1 0 1 4 0 54
2023 23 24 4 1 0 1 4 0 57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pittsburgh Pioneer

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 25 24.0 1.0 n/a
1989 85 23.0 3.6 n/a
1990 87 24.0 3.6 0
1991 88 24.0 3.6 n/a
1992 89 24.0 3.7 n/a
1993 79 26.0 3.0 n/a
1994 75 24.0 3.1 n/a
1995 68 24.1 2.8 n/a
1996 68 24.1 2.8 n/a
1997 73 26.6 2.7 n/a
1998 79 22.6 3.5 n/a
1999 76 23.6 3.2 n/a
2000 85 23.0 3.7 45.9
2001 88 17.0 5.2 68.2
2002 78 14.6 5.3 70.5
2003 78 14.6 5.3 70.5
2004 75 14.9 5.0 77.3
2005 67 15.2 4.4 82.1
2006 74 14.6 5.1 55.4
2007 71 16.3 4.4 47.9
2008 72 13.4 5.4 66.7
2009 69 13.4 5.1 58.8
2010 78 14.4 5.4 71.1
2011 79 15.8 5.0 55.7
2012 69 13.8 5.0 66.7
2013 73 11.0 6.6 53.4
2014 71 13.0 5.4 71.8
2015 65 11.0 5.9 67.7
2016 70 12.0 5.8 61.4
2017 0 11.5 0.0 n/a
2018 73 14.4 5.0 n/a
2019 68 14.2 4.7 55.9
2020 62 13.2 4.6 n/a
2021 62 13.2 4.6 50
2022 54 12.2 4.3 51.9
2023 57 12.2 4.6 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pittsburgh Pioneer

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 25 24.0 1.0 n/a
1989 85 23.0 3.6 n/a
1990 87 24.0 3.6 0
1991 88 24.0 3.6 n/a
1992 89 24.0 3.7 n/a
1993 79 26.0 3.0 n/a
1994 75 24.0 3.1 n/a
1995 68 24.1 2.8 n/a
1996 68 24.1 2.8 n/a
1997 73 26.6 2.7 n/a
1998 79 22.6 3.5 n/a
1999 76 23.6 3.2 n/a
2000 85 23.0 3.7 45.9
2001 88 17.0 5.2 68.2
2002 78 14.6 5.3 70.5
2003 78 14.6 5.3 70.5
2004 75 14.9 5.0 77.3
2005 67 15.2 4.4 82.1
2006 74 14.6 5.1 55.4
2007 71 16.3 4.4 47.9
2008 72 13.4 5.4 66.7
2009 69 13.4 5.1 58.8
2010 78 14.4 5.4 71.1
2011 79 15.8 5.0 55.7
2012 69 13.8 5.0 66.7
2013 73 11.0 6.6 53.4
2014 71 13.0 5.4 71.8
2015 65 11.0 5.9 67.7
2016 70 12.0 5.8 61.4
2017 0 11.5 0.0 n/a
2018 73 14.4 5.0 n/a
2019 68 14.2 4.7 55.9
2020 62 13.2 4.6 n/a
2021 62 13.2 4.6 50
2022 54 12.2 4.3 51.9
2023 57 12.2 4.6 63.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pittsburgh Pioneer

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,911 (8.6%) $20,255 (91.4%) $22,166
2020 $2,071 (9.4%) $19,909 (90.6%) $21,980
2021 $2,134 (7.3%) $26,996 (92.7%) $29,130
2022 $3,363 (12.9%) $22,778 (87.1%) $26,141

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Pioneer

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6857
 16.2%
African American3324
 27.3%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander11
White2523
 8%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%63.2%
 7.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 57 students attended Pittsburgh Pioneer.

Students at Pittsburgh Pioneer are 42% African American, 40% White, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander.


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