Top Rankings
Propel CS-Pitcairn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 182 students in Propel CS-Pitcairn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Propel CS-Pitcairn School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,932 Schools
# Students
182 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Propel CS-Pitcairn School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#609 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.60
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
75%
14%
% White
11%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,016 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,984 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,016
$23,724
Spending / Student
$27,984
$23,146
Best Propel CS-Pitcairn School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Propel Cs-pitcairn
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 Agatha Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Propel CS-Pitcairn School District?
Propel CS-Pitcairn School District manages 1 public schools serving 182 students.
What is the rank of Propel CS-Pitcairn School District?
Propel CS-Pitcairn School District is ranked #611 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Propel CS-Pitcairn School District?
75% of Propel CS-Pitcairn School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Propel CS-Pitcairn School District?
Propel CS-Pitcairn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Propel CS-Pitcairn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,984 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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