Pittsburgh Capa 6-12

Pittsburgh Capa 6-12

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
111 9th St,  Pittsburgh, PA
Cultural District Neighborhood
Pittsburgh Public Schools
3.7
3.2
845 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
23.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
5
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
27.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
47.1%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
432:1

Student Diversity

Female
71.2%
Male
28.8%
White
59.6%
Black
27.2%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best HS for the Arts in Pennsylvania
#10 Best Magnet HS in Pennsylvania
#11 Niche Standout MS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 286 Students
Temple University 219 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 174 Students
Penn State 151 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 100 Students
New York University 96 Students
Point Park University 93 Students
Slippery Rock University 90 Students
Duquesne University 89 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 98 Students
Biology 63 Students
Business 54 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 36 Students
Nursing 34 Students
Dance 34 Students
Creative Writing 34 Students
Education 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 305 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
1/10/2025
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 has a remarkable history and involvement in the arts. Teachers are involved in the arts outside of school, working as professionals. They give helpful critique and are highly knowledgeable in the arts. Unfortunately there have not been as many as I would like to see of mentions of outside of school programs in the art and I also would like to see more afterschool programs in the arts.
4.0 Senior
4/14/2024
Pittsburgh capa is a wonderful school and if you are interested in the arts, this is the place it be. It's well kept and the teachers are wonderful
1.0 Freshman
9/15/2023
Long days, mostly rude and mean teachers that don't like kids, strange people, no sport, schools just an L ngl .
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3.2 8 Reviews
5.0 student
5/25/2024
Let me preface this by saying that I am a current Junior at CAPA, I did not attend in middle school though so I can’t speak on the middle school experience whatsoever. That being said, CAPA is such a welcoming environment where students are able to nurture their passions in the arts and their chosen...
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1.0 parent
10/21/2020
Pittsburgh CAPA is a sheep in wolves clothing. This school does not prepare your children for college and it is not a "shining star" in the district. The school caters to the "well to do" and it is a mockery of the public school system. The only reason it ranks in the top schools in PA is because of...
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2.0 parent
10/27/2017
Unfortunately, CAPA falls far short of what it could be. It is not at all what the general public in Pittsburgh think it is. Only one student per year who graduates from the dance program chooses to pursue dance professionally. They seem to drain the passion out of the students rather than supportin...
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5.0 student
11/20/2016
Its a very talented and accepting school.
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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12

Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Pittsburgh, PA and is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 845 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $546,876. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pittsburgh Conroy, Pittsburgh Brashear High School, Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pittsburgh Capa 6-12.

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