Options Center (Closed 2014)
Options Center served 22 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 22 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (11-12) | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 11% |
| Black | 73% | 15% |
| White | 27% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Options Center is Academy At Westinghouse (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pittsburgh Faison K-5 (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Faison K-5 Math: 12% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 474 students10
0.4 miles
7430 Tioga St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-2305 0.4 PK-5 474 - Pittsburgh Academy At Westinghouse Math: 6% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 687 students10
0.8 miles
1101 N. Murtland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940 0.8 6-12 687 - Pittsburgh Kelly Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 308 students10
1.1 miles
400 Kelly Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9504 1.1 PK-6 308 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 312 students10
1.1 miles
7100 Reynolds St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-7870 1.1 6-8 312 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 206 students10
1.3 miles
328 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980 1.3 PK-5 206
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