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Academic Resources for Pittsburgh Public Schools
Varsity Tutors serves students in Pittsburgh Public Schools, a public school district serving the Pittsburgh area in Pennsylvania. The district educates 19,719 students across 56 schools, maintaining a 86% graduation rate.
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56
Schools19,719
Total Students56
Schools86%
Graduation Rate1170
Avg SAT27
Avg ACT11:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in Pittsburgh Public Schools
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- PSSA (Grades 3-5)
- Keystone (Grades 3-5)
Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Pittsburgh Public Schools students, school information, and other academic resources.
E
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportM
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoringH
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringPittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
616 students
Grades 6-12Available Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
O
Other Schools
Alternative & Special ProgramsDistrict Performance
Graduation Rate
86%
Students graduating on timeAverage SAT
1170
Combined scoreAverage ACT
27
Composite scorePer Student Spending
$24,727
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in Pittsburgh Public Schools
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