Washington Polytechnic Academy (Closed 2008)
Washington Polytechnic Academy served 231 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 | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 231 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (05-06) | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 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 | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 11% |
| Black | 72% | 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 | 0.41 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Polytechnic Academy is Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 187 students10
0.1 miles
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740 0.1 6-8 187 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 266 students10
0.2 miles
215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307 0.2 PK-5 266 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 208 students10
0.5 miles
501 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800 0.5 K-5 208 - Pittsburgh Reserve Primary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-3 | 163 students10
1.1 miles
2107 Lonsdale St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200 1.1 K-3 163 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Grades: PK | 1 student
1.3 miles
1501 Spring Garden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 325-4591 1.3 PK 1
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