School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Abraxas Pittsburgh School is a co–ed alternative school serving grades 7 through 12 in the Larimer neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. The school enrolls 89 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 14 teachers.
- The student body is 77% students of color, reflecting diversity within this city–based nonsectarian private school.
- This Pittsburgh alternative school is located in a city community and offers programs for middle and high school students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Abraxas Pittsburgh School?
The application deadline for Abraxas Pittsburgh School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Abraxas Pittsburgh School located?
Abraxas Pittsburgh School is located in the Larimer neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Abraxas Pittsburgh School is The Ellis School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Tek Start (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
6920 Edgerton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 661-9425
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students
Extracurriculars: 8
5711 Howe St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 361-7182
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students
Jewish
6401 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-7300
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
6920 Edgerton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 661-9425
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
299 Le Roi Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 731-0122
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
6920 Edgerton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 661-9425
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Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 223-5080
9311.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Vocational School
688 Western Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
9312.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9312.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9312.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
252 Cameron Rd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-8140
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-8140
9312.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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