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Pittsburgh Online Academy

Public, Alternative Grades 4-12

522^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Better than 23% of Pennsylvania alternative schools

Summary

Pittsburgh Online Academy is a small, alternative public school serving grades 4-12 in the Pittsburgh School District. With just 104 students, the school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 450 out of 606 schools in Pennsylvania.

The school's graduation and dropout rates are positive, with graduation rates ranging from 86.1% to 94.7% over the past few years, higher than the district and state averages, and dropout rates ranging from 0.0% to 1.6%, better than the surrounding area. However, the school's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts were just 5.9% and 26.4%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%. The school's spending per student has also varied widely, from $22,686 in 2019-2020 to $69,815 in 2022-2023, significantly higher than nearby schools.

Compared to other schools in the area, such as Environmental Charter School at Frick Park, which has higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates, Pittsburgh Online Academy's performance suggests a need to evaluate the effectiveness of its educational programs and resource allocation. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, located further away, has similar graduation and dropout rates but significantly higher test scores across all subjects and grade levels compared to Pittsburgh Online Academy.

Students ?

51.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$69,903

Per pupil spending ?

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 529-3510

District: Pittsburgh School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.9%

African American:

39.0%

Two or more races:

15.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 18th percentile in 2015 → 23rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (27% vs 46% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Math scores 36 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg35%

Pennsylvania avg46%

522^nd of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Bottom 23%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 19% (2015) to bottom 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

450^th of 606Pittsburgh School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2022	38.5	565 of 883	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.2	551 of 877	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	15.4	681 of 835	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	25.7	522 of 681	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	8.1	616 of 686	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.8	556 of 693	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.3	549 of 673	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	11.2	579 of 663	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	11.0	587 of 677	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	20.5	554 of 680	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	6.0	615 of 662	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Male (2024)7th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature61%~ state avg

English Language Arts26%-22 vs state

Biology22%-27 vs state

Algebra I17%-28 vs state

Math6%-36 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pittsburgh Online Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	341 S. Bellefield Avenue	Pittsburgh	15213	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 529-3510	77	2	51.3		33 (42.9%)	30 (39.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (15.6%)								(n/a)	16.7	22.3	61.1							5.9							26.4	$69,903	$11,972	$57,931
Environmental Charter School at Frick Park	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	829 Milton Street	Pittsburgh	15218	Allegheny County	Environmental Charter School at Frick Park	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 247-7970	1,073	97	11.0	35.1%	571 (53.2%)	323 (30.1%)	60 (5.6%)	22 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (8.9%)								(n/a)	20.0	33.4	70.0	80.6	82.8	75.0	42.9	32.6	38.4	58.9	77.6	82.8	74.2	65.3	52.6	52.0	67.5	$23,090	$1,873	$21,217
Propel Cs-Homestead	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	129 E 10th Ave	Homestead	15120	Allegheny County	Propel CS-Homestead	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 323-7305	476	47	10.0	108.6%	10 (2.1%)	394 (82.8%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (10.1%)								(n/a)	38.7	33.3	48.4	28.1	21.7	0.0	3.3	3.4	0.0	8.6	18.8	22.7	10.3	33.4	24.1	14.7	19.9	$24,331	$2,062	$22,270
Pittsburgh Conroy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1398 Page St	Pittsburgh	15233	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 529-3105	192	34	5.7	73.4%	51 (26.6%)	122 (63.5%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.8%)								(n/a)																		$29,877	$5,117	$24,760
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	2323 Brighton Rd	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 529-3125	48	16	3.0		3 (6.3%)	37 (77.1%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)								(n/a)																		$75,121	$12,866	$62,256
Pittsburgh Pioneer	Public, Alternative	K-12	775 Dunster St	Pittsburgh	15226	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 529-7405	56	13	4.4	69.6%	21 (37.5%)	22 (39.3%)	3 (5.4%)	5 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.9%)								(n/a)																		$31,278	$5,357	$25,921
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1500 Yost Blvd	Pittsburgh	15221	Allegheny County	Propel CS-Braddock Hills	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-7305	673	61	10.9	105.6%	39 (5.8%)	544 (80.8%)	15 (2.2%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (8.9%)								(n/a)	6.5	16.1	35.5	17.3	10.0	5.7	4.9	2.1	4.1	7.7	21.1	12.0	17.1	12.2	20.8	24.5	18.2	$24,646	$2,682	$21,964
Propel Cs-Montour	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	340 Bilmar Drive	Pittsburgh	15205	Allegheny County	Propel CS-Montour	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-7305	794	61	12.9	98.9%	171 (21.5%)	475 (59.8%)	31 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (14.0%)								(n/a)	12.2	18.2	51.6	43.4	13.3	1.5	1.7	14.6	15.3	14.8	20.0	13.6	11.1	20.0	37.1	37.3	23.2	$22,388	$3,198	$19,190
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2605 Nicolson Road	Sewickley	15143	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(724) 933-7300	1,246	102	12.2	44.3%	446 (35.8%)	383 (30.7%)	278 (22.3%)	11 (0.9%)	13 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	111 (8.9%)								(n/a)	9.2	15.8	27.6	11.2	12.9	5.6	5.1	5.1	6.4	7.5	13.2	16.1	9.3	18.9	18.0	14.9	15.3	$16,822	$2,469	$14,353

Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh Online Academy

What is the racial makeup of Pittsburgh Online Academy?

Students at Pittsburgh Online Academy are 43% White, 39% African American, 16% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Pittsburgh Online Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 77 students attended Pittsburgh Online Academy.

Is Pittsburgh Online Academy a good school?

Pittsburgh Online Academy ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.

What district is Pittsburgh Online Academy in?

Pittsburgh School District

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2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesMar 27, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataJan 29, 2026

2024–25 Keystone Exams & PSSA scoresNov 13, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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