Options Center (Closed 2014)

Options Center serves 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
73%
14%
White
27%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Options Center?
22 students attend Options Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Options Center students are Black, and 27% of students are White.
What grades does Options Center offer ?
Options Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Options Center part of?
Options Center is part of Pittsburgh School District.

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