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
17:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.63
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
3.63
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
23.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
5
Equity
10
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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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%
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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 284 Students
Temple University 226 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 168 Students
Penn State 152 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 97 Students
Point Park University 96 Students
Duquesne University 91 Students
Slippery Rock University 90 Students
New York University 89 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 89 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 96 Students
Biology 61 Students
Business 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 34 Students
Creative Writing 34 Students
Dance 32 Students
Film and Video Studies 31 Students
Nursing 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 304 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/12/2024
The best parts are the supplies for all arts and academics, CAPA truly has everything you do and will ever need given at your fingertips at all time. They also allow a lot of free work time senior year to work on any colleges stuff you may need to complete. Giving you the most amount of colleges preparation. The worst is the safety because CAPA is located in downtown Pittsburgh PA, so like any city it can be unsafe and scary. CAPA does there best in the school aspect in keeping there students safe while in school.
4.0 Senior
7/8/2024
Personally, I have had a great experience at CAPA. It is definitely not a school for everyone, but I love getting to spend half of my school day doing the art that I love, even though I don't plan to pursue it after high school. I can only speak to the theater department, but all of the teachers are extremely knowledgeable and want to see you succeed. On the academic side, there are less options for class choice, due to the way the CAPA schedule is. You really don't have a chance to pick your classes (besides AP/CAS/PSP) until you are a senior. I've felt like most of the teachers I have had are great, challenging students but also being understanding and supportive. People complain about the lack of sports at CAPA, but it is an arts school, and for me, it isn't an issue. CAPA can be cliquey, but it's a pretty friendly environment most of the time. You just have to understand what you are getting into, because CAPA won't be a good fit for everyone, and it's not meant to have everything.
4.0 Senior
5/9/2024
I joined in 6th grade it was a great experience overall. There were some challenges with a few teachers but overall I overcame them, they have since left the school since I was in middle school. The dance major used to be bad but since James Manning came along, it has been shining better than before. I love the fact we get to perform and show off to the whole world, but I am going to miss CAPA
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GreatSchools Reviews
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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