Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
- Public, Magnet
- PITTSBURGH, PA
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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 6-12
- PITTSBURGH, PA
- Rating 3.66 out of 5 302 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade unavailable
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
86%
Percent Proficient - Math
63%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1180
292 responses
Average ACT
29
33 responses
AP Enrollment
51%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$83,868
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,593
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$287,810
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 88%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 33 responses
Poll
- 76%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 33 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
879
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 35 responses
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 35 responses
- 17%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 35 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$82,012
Teachers in First/Second Year
15.2%
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 50 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 50 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 50 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$29,015 / year
National
$12,239- 80%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 50 responses
- 49%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 49 responses
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 50 responses
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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 Reviews
Rating 3.66 out of 5 302 reviews
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Pittsburgh CAPA gives a fantastic, in-depth education pertaining to your art form. Throughout the past 4 years, I have felt nothing but appreciated in my classes, and it's apparent that the teachers want nothing but the best for the students. We are offered multiple opportunities through our school operas, and musicals to gain experience in working in shows with faculty that has already done so. Our academic teacher's give us the time and resources needed to succeed in our classes, and offer nothing but support when a student is faced with a grievance or set back.
Personally, I've had a good experience at CAPA. That being said, I'm a white woman and don't undergo what other students do. There is a huge problem with diversity, but you may not believe it because CAPA admin continue to market it as an extremely diverse environment (when in reality they are only meeting a minimum because they are required). In terms of the atmosphere, everyone I've met is super sweet and supportive. The arts classes are fun in my major, though sometimes it's hard to balance with my academic and extracurricular life. That's just my experience though.
I really like the competitive environment that exists at CAPA. It allows me to grow as an artist and an individual. The teachers and students are great, and I love going to a "special" school that focuses on the arts but also has really good academics. It's also a beautiful building in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh. The only thing I would change about it is the fact that it forces kids as young as 10 to choose one major that they will stick with for the rest of their middle and high school career. By high school, students spend around three hours a day in their major, so if they don't absolutely love their choice, they will most likely hate school.